General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or experience in building-related trades in at least one of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
At least 3 years of hands-on experience at a comparable location.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Current knowledge of technology advances and safety protocols, with the ability to recommend new practices.
Knowledge of hotel operations, security and safety programs, and maintenance scheduling.
Leadership skills to engage, motivate, and develop staff; delegate; set priorities; use a team to execute short- and long-term plans; and establish accountability in a team setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook.
Verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
Organizational skills including follow-up, time management, multitasking, and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate and interact positively with hotel departments, external vendors, and guests.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain the property's preventive maintenance procedures for guest rooms, kitchen, equipment, public spaces, grounds, landscaping, and building envelope.
Maintain open communication with all departments to identify maintenance needs and ensure a timely response.
Maintain thorough knowledge of building-related systems and equipment, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, kitchen furnishings, and internet infrastructure.
Manage Engineering staff to ensure accountability, share knowledge of building systems and equipment, and maintain a proactive maintenance schedule.
Maintain a department checkbook and work with Accounting to operate within budgeted guidelines while maintaining required supplies and materials.
Respond courteously and helpfully to guest and team member questions, complaints, and requests to meet brand standards and provide a comfortable guest experience.
Desired Qualifications
Prior hotel experience.
The Study at Yale is currently seeking a highly organized and meticulous Building Maintenance Manager, who will utilize their broad knowledge of building systems and mechanical operations to ensure operational efficiency. In this role, you are an integral part of the team in supporting the hotel operations and establishing clear communication lines to deliver on brand standards and ensure a comfortable and thoughtful guest experience. Our caring and attentive associates reinforce our principal belief that guest service is our highest priority. We have opportunities for energetic, service-oriented individuals who are experienced in providing efficient service and memorable experiences.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain the property's preventative maintenance procedures for guest rooms, kitchen, equipment, public space, grounds, landscaping, building envelope, etc.
Maintain open communications with all departments to become aware of maintenance needs and ensure a timely response.
Maintain thorough knowledge of all building-related systems and equipment – HVAC, electrical, plumbing, kitchen furnishings, internet infrastructure, etc.
Manage Engineering staff to ensure accountability, share knowledge of the building systems and equipment, and maintain a proactive maintenance schedule.
Maintain a department checkbook and work with Accounting to ensure the department operates within budgeted guidelines while maintaining required supplies and materials.
Responds in a courteous and helpful tone to all guests and team member questions, complaints, or requests to deliver on brand standards and ensures a comfortable and thoughtful guest experience.
Fundamentals
Education: Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or experience in building-related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience at a comparable location. Prior hotel experience preferred.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Remains current on technology advances and safety protocols and makes recommendations to implement new practices.
Demonstrated knowledge of hotel operations, security and safety programs, and maintenance scheduling.
Effective leadership skills to engage, motivate and develop staff. Must be able to delegate, set priorities, utilize a team to execute short and long-term plans, and establish accountability in a team setting.
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, including follow-up, time management, ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to positively communicate and interact with all hotel departments, external vendors, and guests.
Study Hotels is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required.
About Us
The Study at Yale, the first property of the Study Hotels brand is sophisticated, yet relaxed 124 rooms hotel located in the heart of Yale University’s vibrant Arts Campus in New Haven, Connecticut - just steps away from the University’s museums, theaters, libraries and cultural centers. The Study captures the essence of Yale and offers guests a level of personalized service, style and comfort, unparalleled in the New Haven area. Literature, art, music and thoughtful design are central themes, evident throughout our inspired spaces. Eligible full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, paid time off, and paid holidays. Study Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, religion, disability, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.