What you will be doing
- Perform daily repairs and maintenance throughout guest rooms, public areas, pool area, and exterior grounds.
- Troubleshoot and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and mechanical issues.
- Complete guest room maintenance requests promptly and professionally.
- Maintain the appearance and functionality of the property to company standards.
- Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and complete scheduled PM programs.
- Monitor and maintain pool equipment and related systems.
- Respond to maintenance emergencies as needed.
- Coordinate and oversee outside contractors and vendors.
- Obtain quotes and recommendations for maintenance projects and capital improvements.
- Maintain maintenance logs, work orders, and inventory records.
- Manage maintenance supply ordering and inventory.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.
Requirements:
What we are looking for
The Seahorse Oceanfront Inn is seeking a reliable, hands-on Maintenance Leader to oversee the daily maintenance and appearance of our 39-room oceanfront hotel, Lemon Bar and surrounding grounds.
This is a working leadership position. The Maintenance Leader is expected to spend the majority of their workday actively performing maintenance tasks, repairs, preventive maintenance, and property upkeep. This is not a desk-based management role.
The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting problems, working with their hands, taking ownership of a property, and leading by example through active participation in daily maintenance operations.
- Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
- Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
- Understand and efficiently maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems.
- Direct scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on building systems and equipment while maintaining accurate documentation and maintenance logs.
- Conduct routine inspections of guestrooms, public areas, mechanical rooms, and outdoor spaces to identify and correct maintenance issues before they impact guests.
- Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown.
- Follow all company policies and comply with local, county, state, and federal safety regulations.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- High work ethic and self-initiative
- Available to work different shifts including weekends and holidays.
- Minimum 3 years of hotel maintenance experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
- Pool maintenance experience preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong sense of urgency and ownership.
- Valid driver's license preferred.
Approximately:
- 75% Hands-on maintenance and repairs
- 15% Preventive maintenance and inspections
- 10% Administrative duties, vendor coordination, and purchasing
This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being active, solving problems, and working throughout the property each day. We are looking for a leader who takes pride in maintaining a beautiful guest experience and is willing to jump in and get the work done alongside the team.
