Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Specialist Job Overview We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Specialist for our full-time resort position. You will ensure guest satisfaction by keeping our buildings, amenities, and landscapes beautiful and safe. Your core duty is creating and running a strict preventative maintenance schedule to stop issues before they affect a guest's vacation.
Compensation & Benefits Pay Rate:
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour (dependent on experience)
Job Type:
Full-time Health Benefits:
Medical insurance available, with up to 50% of premiums covered by the company.
Key Responsibilities Preventative Maintenance:
Design and track a daily, weekly, and seasonal maintenance schedule for guest rooms, common areas, and equipment.
Resort Groundskeeping:
Maintain pristine lawns, garden beds, pathways, and outdoor recreation spaces through trimming, weeding, and debris clearing.
Guest-Room & Facility Repairs:
Perform small repairs including minor plumbing (unclogging drains, fixing leaks), electrical (changing bulbs, and carpentry.
Cosmetic Upkeep:
Patch drywall, touch up paint, repair fencing, and fix minor wear-and-tear to keep the resort looking brand new.
Rapid Response:
Turn over room maintenance issues quickly to minimize downtime and resolve guest complaints immediately.
Vendor Liaison:
Monitor complex systems (HVAC, large commercial systems) and coordinate with specialized external contractors for major repairs.
Stock & Inventory:
Manage and organize the maintenance workshop, tracking inventory for tools, hardware, paint, and landscaping supplies.
Qualifications & Skills Experience:
3+ years in hotel, resort, or multi-family residential property maintenance preferred.
Technical Skills:
Solid handyperson skills across basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and drywall repair.
Scheduling Ability:
Proficient in tracking tasks via digital maintenance software, spreadsheets, or logbooks.
Hospitality Mindset:
Excellent communication skills with a polite, helpful attitude when interacting with resort guests.
Physical Demands:
Capacity to stand, lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Schedule Flexibility:
Willingness to work a full-time schedule that may include weekends, holidays, or on-call rotations based on resort occupancy.
Pay:
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance