Houseperson & Maintenance Specialist

Houseperson & Maintenance Specialist (Temporary Full-Time Coverage)

Your Challenge:

Master Light Maintenance, Room Preparation, and Ensure Total Facility Upkeep during a critical period of property coverage! Ready to be the essential, multi-skilled technician who keeps our property in top condition, both inside and out? Join Sandpiper Hospitality (SH) , one of the fastest-growing companies in the extended stay market, as our next Housepers on / Maintenance Attendant !

Position Overview & Terms:

This is a temporary, full-time, position designed to provide critical operational coverage.

Initial Status:

Full-time hours splitting time between core Houseperson duties and facility maintenance responsibilities.

Timeline:

This temporary arrangement is expected to run through July 2026 .

Post-Coverage Transition:

Following this coverage period, the position will transition into either part-time hours or potentially shift to an alternate open full-time role within the property. Your Essential Maintenance & Room Preparation Duties You will be responsible for the aesthetic, functional, and operational quality of the property, handling minor repairs, facility maintenance, and cr itical room turnover tasks.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Light & Preventive Maintenance:

Perform light and preventive maintenance across the facility interior and exterior.

This includes:

Light Plumbing:

Plunging or snaking toilets, unclogg ing sinks, etc.

Light Electrical:

Changing an outlet, wall switch, or light bulbs. St udio

Maintenance:

Executing studio preventive maintenance programs (painting, caulking, identifying pest issues). Ge neral

Upkeep:

Shampooing carpet, janitorial work, and parking lot upkeep. Room Pre paration &

Inspection:

Complete the guest room prep process according to brand standards after a move-out. This includes inspecting guest rooms for pest and maint enance issues and addressing them.

Cleaning & Staging:

Clean all daily assigned public areas according to brand standard s. Stage the guest room furniture, equipment, and in-room supplies to drive cleaning efficiency. Waste & L inens: Remove all trash and complete stain treatment of soiled linens before removing them from the guest room. Additional Support & On-Call Re quirements You provide vital support to the housekeeping and engineering teams and must be available for emergencies.

Laundry Duties:

Assist with sorting, washing, drying, and folding of company linen and terry, as well as general cleaning/maintenance of the laundry facilities.

Cross-Training:

Cross-train on the duties of the Move-Out Attendant and Stay-Over Attendant and perform those duties as requested.

On-Call Response:

You must be prepared to respond to emergencies. When responding to emergencies, you must clock in/out, and all time is considered working time. Q ualifications & Essential Skills This role requires mechanical aptitude, physical dexterity, and the ability to work safely and independently.

Qualifications:

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Experience (Preferred) : 1-2 years of light maintenance, facility engineering, or hotel housekeeping work as described above.

Knowledge:

Solid basic maintenance knowledge in Plu mbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and Painting.

Skills & Abilities:

Tools & Equipment:

Ability to operate light equipment (pressure washer, vacuum cleaner, carpet cleaner) and operate and use hand and power tools properly and safely.

Communication:

Must be able to read, write, and speak English proficiently. Probl em

Solving:

Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow written procedures, adapt to changes in daily work, and problem-solve in a timely manner.

Service Mindset:

Ability to respond at all times in a friendly, helpful mann er to guests and other coworkers. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required of the job holder based upon business needs and at the request of management. Sandpiper Hospitality, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Sandpiper Hospitality complies with all applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, job transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Sandpiper Hospitality expressly prohibits any form of unlawful harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability to Sandpiper Hospitality s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Sandpiper Hospitality, and all affiliated organizations are Drug Free Workplaces