Maintenance Technician -Ulysses

About the role

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with experience in facility maintenance and repair. They have a solid understanding of general property maintenance, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and painting, and can quickly troubleshoot and fix issues. They take a proactive approach to maintenance, spotting and addressing problems before they worsen. Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.

Strong time management and communication skills help them prioritize tasks and ensure a safe, well-maintained environment for guests and staff. Prior experience in hospitality or commercial maintenance, along with relevant certifications, is a plus.

What you'll do

Operations:

• Provide service and repairs to hotel equipment including electrical, plumbing, steam, gas, fire & safety, HVAC refrigeration, interior, paint, and decorating.
• Respond, manage and complete assigned tickets in Visitt promptly
• Respond to inquiries and problems in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner to achieve maximum guest satisfaction.
• Handle preventative maintenance of all equipment and update appropriate logs.
• Maintain grounds hotel and Swann House
• Troubleshoot various maintenance issues
• Assist guests as needed
• Perform daily inspections and routine preventive maintenance on hotel equipment and systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and safety systems).
• Troubleshoot and repair guestroom issues (e.g., lighting, fixtures, locks, heating/cooling, televisions, appliances).
• Assist with setup, repair, and upkeep of hotel furniture, walls, floors, ceilings, and fixtures.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and parts/supplies used.
• Assist with snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal upkeep as needed.
• Perform other duties as requested

Guest Service:

• Address, greet, and assist guests that come with view
• Address guest requests promptly

Compliance & Safety:

• Follow set company, local, state, federal guidelines
• Escalate safety concerns to management when needed
• Work collaboratively with other departments to minimize guest inconvenience and downtime
• Participate in emergency response procedures (e.g., fire alarms, power outages, water leaks).
• Maintain public areas and back-of-house spaces to ensure safety, cleanliness, and proper function.

* This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and duties associated with the Host role. It is not an exhaustive list, and additional tasks may be assigned based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate
• Open availability to work any shift to include nights and weekends
• Ability to stand for multiple hours up to 10 hours during the shift
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with; HVAC, plumbing, low voltage electric, carpentry, painting
• 1-3 years of experience with maintenance duties
• 1-3 years of experience in a hotel preferably

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• Starting Rate $19/hr
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance,
• Annually: 10 vacation days, 5 paid sick days, 11 paid holidays
• 401k with 4% company match dollar for dollar
• Gym membership discount
• 20% Food & beverage discount and discounted hotel rooms at all ASH properties
• Opportunity for growth within Hotel Ulysses and parent company ASH NYC.

ASH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Ash  complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

ASH expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Improper interference with the ability of Ash employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.