What you'll be responsible for:
The Area Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, functionality, and overall condition of three Weekender hotel properties: two in North Creek and one in Saratoga Springs. This hands-on leadership role ensures that guest rooms, public areas, building systems, and equipment are properly maintained while supporting preventative maintenance initiatives, capital projects, and long-term property improvements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and execute preventative maintenance schedules across all assigned properties.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building systems, equipment, guest rooms, and common areas.
- Prioritize, track, and complete maintenance requests and projects in a timely, cost-effective manner.
- Inspect and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, heating, fireplace, and other property systems within applicable qualifications and licensing requirements.
- Coordinate vendor services, obtain competitive bids, negotiate pricing, and oversee outside contractors when necessary.
- Establish relationships with reliable local vendors and ensure required documentation, including insurance certificates and W-9s, is obtained.
- Purchase maintenance supplies, equipment, and materials while controlling costs and minimizing waste.
- Partner with General Managers to develop annual maintenance plans, budgets, and capital improvement recommendations.
- Support property inspections and coordinate corrective actions related to applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
- Train and educate property team members on preventative maintenance practices, proper equipment usage, and timely issue reporting.
- Assist with seasonal property preparation, including winterization, snow removal coordination, and other weather-related maintenance needs.
- Travel regularly between assigned properties to support daily operations, maintenance projects, and urgent repairs.
Success Measures
- Property Condition: Maintains safe, functional, and well-presented properties that consistently meet Weekender's operational and brand standards.
- Preventative Maintenance: Completes scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on time, reducing avoidable breakdowns and emergency repairs.
- Maintenance Response: Resolves maintenance requests efficiently, prioritizing guest-impacting and safety-related issues.
- Budget Management: Completes maintenance work and projects within approved budgets while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Project Execution: Delivers assigned maintenance and capital improvement projects on schedule and within established expectations.
- Vendor Management: Maintains reliable vendor relationships, competitive pricing, and appropriate contractor documentation.
- Compliance & Safety: Ensures maintenance activities follow applicable safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Operational Collaboration: Maintains effective communication with property leadership and proactively addresses maintenance needs.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in hotel, hospitality, commercial property, or facilities maintenance required.
- Strong working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, heating systems, and general building repairs.
- Experience developing and executing preventative maintenance programs.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot problems and determine appropriate repair solutions.
- Experience coordinating contractors, obtaining bids, and managing maintenance-related expenses preferred.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and maintenance needs across several properties.
- Comfortable using digital systems to track maintenance requests, schedules, and project progress.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly between assigned properties.
- Ability to perform physical maintenance duties, including lifting, climbing, bending, and working in varying weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Availability to respond to occasional urgent maintenance needs outside standard business hours.
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