Maintenance Painter at Warren Street Hotel

Are you passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences in a luxury setting? Firmdale Hotels invites you to become a key player in our highly successful team at the Warren Street Hotel where elegance meets outstanding service.

Firmdale Hotels is a collection of award-winning, luxury boutique hotels and restaurants, renowned for their unique design and exceptional service. Each property offers a distinctively stylish experience, reflecting our commitment to excellence and innovation in hospitality.

Title: MaintenancePainter

Location: Warren Street Hotel

Position Type: Non-exempt

Reports To: Chief Engineer

Job Description:

The Maintenance Painter performs high standard level of work in painting, finishing, and maintaining a wide variety of interior and exterior surfaces and structures; may direct the work of other classified staff in the area and perform related work as required. The painter prepares surfaces for painting and finishing; applies undercoats and finish coats using the full range of application methods and materials; mixes and matches paints and finishes. Advises in selection and storage of painting materials.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepares, primes, sands, seals, patches, caulks and paints (roller and brush finish) building surfaces and fixtures utilizing all types of painting materials
• Tapes, flushes, repairs and applies texturing, and wallpaper. Utilizes enhanced finishing skills when appropriate
• Performs minor carpentry, sheetrock, wallpaper and tile repairs
• Applies materials to, existing, and alterations (refurbishments)
• Graffiti response and removal if needed
• Operates, cleans and maintains all painting equipment, including brush, roll, sprayers and pumps, etc. Safely stores and labels all materials
• Checks work orders, managers’ report and resolves any issues reported
• Maintains appropriate services and repairs records
• Supports hotel engineering maintenance programs and executes daily, weekly, and monthly checklist
• Operates and uses required tools and equipment skilfully and safely
• Performs heavy physical labor
• Responsible for any hotel issued keys
• Escort and monitor any outside vendors that work on the property in all phases of work
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area to include: inventories, trash removal and clean up
• Assist other engineering personnel as instructed by supervisor in regards to routine and preventative maintenance. Willing to learn and support hotel needs in all engineering capacities such as guest room and public space service calls
• Responds and participates to all building related fire and life safety concerns and must be familiar with all building locations and exits
• Please note that this summary of duties and responsibilities is not an exhaustive list of tasks and but serves only as a guideline of which may change from time to time depending on the hotel needs. Must be willing to help in any capacity needed such as general maintenance repairs

Requirements:

• High school Diploma, General Education Degree, college degree or trade school preferable
• Experience in commercial, luxury hotel or residential properties from 2 to 5 years. Practices and processes of the painting trade; paints varnishes, wallpaper and related materials
• Knowledge in the maintenance of tools, machinery and equipment; occupational hazards of the painting trade and precautionary measures to be observed
• Be able to work in standing position for long periods of time up to 5 hours and carry 50 to 100lbs
• Ability to work a variety of varying schedule and support when other department members are off
• Ability to communicate well with staff and guest. Must speak, read, and write English
• Ability to perform duties with attention to detail, speed, and accuracy, follow up, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimum supervision.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off for full and part time team members, including NY sick and safe leave, paid vacation days, and personal days
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance, and New York Secure Choice support for most team members
• Complimentary meals on shift
• Free uniform dry-cleaning service
• Commuter transit benefits available Day 1
• Ongoing training and professional development, including annual education reimbursement program up to $3,000
• Social events throughout the year, including holiday parties, team member appreciation events, and more
• Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks
• Departmental and company-wide incentive programs
• And much more!!

Why join Firmdale Hotels?

Firmdale Hotels is an international, award-winning group of 11 luxury hotels and 10 bars and restaurants in London and New York. World renowned for their unique interiors and exceptional service, the hotels are trailblazers in hospitality and design.

We are delighted to have been recognized by the hospitality and travel industries for the great work our teams have achieved. To name a few of our recent awards and accolades:

Crosby Street Hotel

• Three Michelin Keys , 2024, 2025
• Condé Nast Traveler 'Triple Crown', 2026
• Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2024, 2025
• Top-Rated Tablet Hotels of All Time, 2025
• The Best Boutique Hotels in New York City, Travel + Leisure, 2024
• Certified LEED® GOLD by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI)

Warren Street Hotel

• Two Michelin Keys, 2025
• The Hot List, Conde Nast Traveller, 2024
• The IT List, Travel + Leisure, 2024
• World's Greatest Places, TIME Magazine 2024
• The Best Boutique Hotels in New York City, Travel + Leisure, 2024
• Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2025

The Whitby Hotel

• Three Michelin Keys, 2024, 2025
• Top-Rated Tablet Hotels of All Time, 2025
• Condé Nast Traveler 'Triple Crown', 2026
• Best Spots for Afternoon Tea in the US, Tasting Table, 2024, 2025
• Best Afternoon Teas in New York City, Vogue, 2024, 2025
• Readers' Choice Awards, Condé Nast Traveller, 2024, 2025

You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here:

Join us at the Warren Street Hoteland be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and a genuine passion for hospitality. Apply now to start your journey with Firmdale Hotels!

Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.