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Witham Family Hotels Assistant Maintenance Manager in Bar Harbor, Maine
Are you a maintenance expert with a knack for keeping everything in tip-top shape? Ready to step up your game and lead a dynamic team? As the Assistant Maintenance Manager at the Bar Harbor Inn, you'll be the driving force behind maintaining and improving our property.
Working closely with our Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee all installations, repairs, and upkeep operations, ensuring everything runs like a well-oiled machine. Your expertise will shine as you lead and supervise our maintenance staff, responding promptly to guests' requests to make sure their stay is safe and enjoyable.
If you're ready to bring your skills to a vibrant and fun environment, we want you on our team!
We are a family-owned independent hotel, committed to providing a comfortable and welcoming haven for our guests. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in 2022 and 2023, we foster an inclusive workplace.
You will be working your magic on a full-time year-round basis. Your standard schedule will be 40 hours a week, with the expectation that additional hours may be required to complete your assigned responsibilities. Your hours and shifts can vary, and can include early mornings, late nights, evenings, weekends, and holiday hours. The starting salary wage is $1,200 per week.
Why you want to work with us:
Work in the serene ambiance of Bar Harbor, offering a peaceful retreat for both guests and team members.
Join a collaborative team that values teamwork and ensures your success in this essential role.
Explore opportunities for career advancement within our expanding hotel family.
What you may not know is that we also have amazing benefits and perks:
Start earning PTO (Paid Time Off), up to 136 hours in your first year (prorated based on hire date). The more years you spend with us, the more PTO you earn!
Health Insurance – multiple Aetna Health plans, we pay 80% of the cost, including if you select the family option!
Dental Insurance - Our dental plan is amazing. It is a gem. You get up to 4 cleanings a year and so much more. We pay 80% of the cost.
401(k) plan – up to 4% match.
End of Season Bonus.
Heating savings program in partnership with Irving - save on heating oil and propane.
Core Values Program – earn points for branded swag!
Life insurance and Accident, Death & Dismemberment policies – we cover the first $10,000, with additional voluntary coverage available.
Short-term disability at no cost.
Referral Bonus – up to $1,000 per new full-time employee you refer.
Discounts on hotel stays (our portfolio, and at selected New England Inns & Resorts collection hotels), dining, and spa services.
Employee Recognition Programs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Experienced counseling, free & anonymous.
Employee Relief Fund – Financial support for unexpected situations. Mostly funded by our awesome teammates!
Annual Flu Shot Clinic.
Witham Family Hotels Gala – an annual event that recognizes YOU!
Be part of a company that gives back - The Witham Family Hotels Charitable Fund just donated the millionth dollar to a local organization.
Here are some more details:
Essential Duties
Lead and Inspire Our Maintenance Crew: Train and guide the team, ensure they have necessary tools and skills, review tasks to maintain high standards, and provide positive feedback.
Be the Fix-It Expert: Quickly identify and solve maintenance issues, use expertise in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, coordinate with other departments, and ensure the hotel is safe, functional, and looking great.
Keep Things Running Smoothly: Schedule and perform preventative maintenance, conduct routine checks and repairs, and collaborate to improve maintenance programs.
Be Our On-Call Hero: Respond to emergency maintenance situations, and coordinate with vendors or guide coworkers.
Maintain Our High Standards: Ensure quality in all repairs and maintenance, follow procedures, safety protocols, and policies, and keep landscaping and interiors & exteriors in top shape.
Team Up with Our Awesome Crew: Communicate and collaborate with team members, deliver excellent customer service to guests, and assist colleagues, fostering a supportive environment.
Dive into Special Projects: Identify areas for improvement, plan and oversee enhancement projects, and ensure projects are on time and within budget.
Perform other duties as assigned or as needed.
Skills Required:
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the property systems, including fire alarm, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and other crafts, along with their proper maintenance.
Thorough knowledge of hand and power tools, common appliances and hotel amenities.
Maintain a current Aquatic Certification and in-depth knowledge of pool maintenance and troubleshooting.
Understanding of or the ability to learn basic sanitation, ergonomics, and regulations for workplace safety.
Ability to manage time and adhere to productivity standards, including the ability to lead a team to meet performance standards.
Proficient at problem solving and prioritizing tasks.
Ability to give instructions and be adaptable.
Possess attention to details, integrity, and honesty.
Ability to communicate positively with teammates and guests.
Ability to supervise, lead a team, prevent, and resolve conflicts.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Experience / Education:
Vocational or technical school education is preferred.
Prior experience working at a hotel or in a maintenance department is essential and required.
Two years of supervisory experience in building maintenance or equivalent combination of experience in a trade is required.
Performance Measurement:
90 Day performance review, annual performance review, attendance, productivity, feedback from others, guest response scores, etc.
Physical Requirements:
This is a very physically demanding job that requires extended periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, twisting, and kneeling and climbing ladders and stairs. Lifting of up to 65 lbs. Extended workdays may be required to accomplish tasks and meet workload demands during peak periods. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Join us and bring your maintenance expertise to a fun, dynamic team where you'll make a real impact on our guests' experiences and our property's success!