Hotel Handyman, West Cliff Inn (Part-time, 8 hours/week)

SUMMARY OF POSITION As the Handyman atWest Cliff Inn,you will play a major role in maintaining the 10 rooms of this historic boutique property. Some knowledge of various trades is desirable, but not required. The right person will have an interest in learning about maintaining the building, and the ability to take directives from the Inn Manager. Checklist items may include tasks that involve light electrical, plumbing, drywall & texture, painting, framing, machinery, etc. Our handyman will be able to assist with heavy lifting, moving of furniture and mattresses, etc. With an interest in craftsmanship, this jack-of-all-trades will be essential in keeping the property beautiful and operational. WHEN WE NEED YOU One day per weekPreferably Thursdays, but may be flexible with other weekdays (no weekends)Shifts will be morning to mid-day8-hour shift, one day per weekAn ability to come to the hotel for emergency calls WHAT YOULL DO (Other duties may be assigned.) Performs property maintenance duties including general plumbing repairs, electrical, painting and other related duties as assigned. Frequently uses gasoline/electrical power tools such as drills as well as hand tools including hammers, saws, wrenches, pliers and cutters.Makes purchases for equipment repairs. Responsible for ensuring expenditures remain within established limits. Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.Maintains grease traps. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose the problem or repair the machine.Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.Assists in establishing, maintaining, and overseeing all safety policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal safety regulations, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program.Uses equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, follows established safety procedures, uses appropriate safeguards, and observes common sense rules of safety in all on-the-job activities.Maintains work and storage areas in an organized fashion.Establishes a system to perform preventive maintenance and painting in individual rooms and common areas.Speaks with a Manager or the President if the scope of the work exceeds his/her knowledge.Performs other tasks as requested by the Manager or Home Office Staff.Starts work day at one inn. If required to travel to purchase supplies or perform maintenance duties at another inn, uses personal vehicle and submits an expense report for mileage reimbursement.Keeps a log of work performed on a daily basis and submits with payrollConducts self in a manner reflecting credit on Four Sisters Inns and encourages others to do the same. PERKS OF THE JOB Paid sick leaveYearly free night at select hotels in the Four Sisters collectionDiscounted Team Member Rate for you plus a Friends and Family rateOpportunities to learn and grow: we offer certifications and training to help you grow and develop your hospitality careerTax-saving 401K Retirement PlanOpportunity to thrive and grow in an employee-centric work environmentBeing part of a beautiful and prestigious hotel collection in California WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM Gracious communication when engaging with fellow team members or supervisorsAn ability to take directives as they are given by the hotel manager.A positive, can-do attitude and a high degree of professionalism A desire to provide excellent guest service and assistance to the teamA joy for interacting with guests and fellow team members, and helping them to have the best experience possibleTeamwork mindset: Willingness to jump in wherever and whenever needed to lend a hand to a fellow team member for the greater good of the guest experienceA strong work ethic Knowledge of and enthusiasm for travel and the local area (including restaurants, wineries, shops, activities, etc) The ability to thrive in, adapt, pivot, and embrace a workplace environment that evolves and changes dailyThe ability to remain calm and show grace, even during stressful situationsThe desire to go above and beyond to help guests and team members QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must work some weekends and company recognized holidays. Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license and auto insurance EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with management and other employees of Four Sisters Inns. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to apply common sense to various issues that arise on a regular basis. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Common sense approach and problem-solving and shared core values with Four Sisters Inns PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, climb ladders and stairs. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 or more pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. FOUR SISTERS INNS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles including but not limited to, such hairstyles as braids, locks, and twists), religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status, the genetic information of an employee or employees family member, national origin (including an individual's use of a driver's license issued without satisfactory proof of presence in the U.S. but otherwise meeting criteria set forth under California law (otherwise referred to as "AB 60 licenses"), religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service or veteran status, perceived or actual pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.