Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant

Courtyard by Marriott/ Buffalo-Airport, 4243 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225

We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our team! Our Courtyard by Marriott Buffalo Airport, where our #1 priority is providing a clean and safe environment is conveniently located across from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, minutes from Walden Galleria Mall and Downtown Buffalo. With 139 beautifully appointed rooms, our Courtyard offers our guests a delicious breakfast sandwich paired with a signature Starbucks coffee and other items at our Bistro Restaurant & Bar. The Courtyard by Marriott/Buffalo Airport is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.

The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for the upkeep of the hotel property, assisting the Chief Engineer.

Role:

• Major duties include basic repair work, painting, wall covering, plumbing, electrical work, pool operations, preventative maintenance, and indoor and outdoor grounds upkeep.
• Maintains all fixtures and equipment according to the preventative maintenance schedule and records such maintenance in log books as required by BLA and hotel brand.
• Maintains and services pool and spa areas including testing and recording as stated by the state and local regulations.
• Cleans internal areas of buildings including sweeping, mopping and removing garbage from building. Maintains cleanliness of public and storage areas as well as the parking lot.

Typical shifts would be: Any day of the week, including weekends.

Pay range: $18.50 - $19.50

What You Bring:

At least 2 years of mechanic experience in a hotel or a related field. HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations and general maintenance skills required. Must be able to bend, kneel, lift, push, carry and pull up to 75 lbs. Requires reaching overhead, climbing, crouching, and twisting. Valid drivers license required.

What We Offer You:

• Paid Weekly (Every Friday!)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Competitive 401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Employer Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hotel Discounts for You, Your Friends and Family
• Monthly Employee Appreciation Activities & Events
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program

Qualifications

Behaviors:

Preferred Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Education:

Required Certificate or better.

Required High School or better.

Experience:

Required Two years of mechanic experience in a hotel or related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Buffalo Lodging Associates