MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN | Collective Retreats Governors Island

Seasonal until November

Overview: Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician to support our Retreat Operations team in the ongoing maintenance of retreat grounds and facilities including tents, shelters, lodges, landscaping, equipment and mechanical systems. This person will be responsible for troubleshooting and resolving all maintenance-related issues in a courteous and timely manner while ensuring an amazing guest experience at all times.

The ideal candidate is highly organized and dependable, approachable, self-motivated, and passionate about travel and what we’re building.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for ongoing maintenance operations and general repair of all retreat grounds, guest accommodations (tents/shelters), team facilities/equipment and mechanical systems

Performs systematic checks and inspections of the retreat and drives a proactive maintenance program to prevent breakdowns, malfunctions and general depreciation

Immediately and courteously responds to guests needs in order to troubleshoot, repair and/or resolve maintenance requests and problems as they arise

Maintains UTVs, tools and work spaces including kitchen areas, cook tents and lodges

Performs a variety of repair and maintenance tasks including, but not limited to light carpentry, plumbing and electrical as well as general groundskeeping/landscaping

Supports set-up and de-install teams for the opening and closing of the Retreat each season, including logistics, shipping and warehousing operations

Assists in maintaining a safe, secure and healthy work environment for all guests and team members; ensures compliance with all safety standards, procedures and legal regulations

Serves as the main point of contact for the Denver office in all maintenance-related issues

Coordinates onsite logistics, shipping/receiving and warehousing operations

All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management

Desired Skills and Experience:

Must have a passion for working and being in the outdoorsthis position is very “hands-on”!

1+ years experience in grounds and/or building maintenance and repair in the hotel, hospitality, customer service and/or outdoor adventure industry

1+ years experience in light carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and/or landscaping

Exceptional problem-solving skills; able to quickly troubleshoot and create solutions with the resources at hand in an outdoor, sometimes unpredictable, environment

Strong team player who is willing to go the extra mile to deliver great service to both our guests and team members

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Extremely well organized with a strong ability to prioritize and multi-task

Demonstrated ability to work well in remote locations with co-workers

Approachable, presentable and professional; a hard worker with a positive, can-do attitude

Requirements for Employment:

Fluent in English

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Ability to regularly lift 25 lbs, and occasionally, 40+ lbs

Willingness to work various shifts, including long and sometimes erratic hours

Hourly Wage: $24.03 an hour

Healthcare

Friends and Family rate at all Collective Retreat locations and employee free and discounted night