Homewood Suites by Hilton/Orlando-Nearest Universal Studios- 5893 American Way
Orlando, FL 32819
We are currently looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our Team! Our Homewood Suites (a Universal™ Partner Hotel) we are minutes from Orlando fun. Located off I-4, we're one mile from Universal Orlando Resort™. Our Homewood Suites is an extended stay hotel with 122 guest suites. Our guests also can enjoy our outdoor pool, hot tub, sports court, fire pit, and grills. Hot complimentary breakfast served daily and our evening social on Wednesdays is offered to all our guests. The Homewood Suites is one of the 50 hotel properties owned and managed by the award-winning hotel management company, Buffalo Lodging Associates.

Job Details: Reports to the Chief Engineer - Rate of Pay $17.45 per hour

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. Assists in 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: Mostly PM - evenings 3pm to 11pm - however must be flexible and be able to work weekends and holidays.

What You Bring:

At least 2 years working in maintaining and repairing of building and hotel experience is a plus.  Electrical, plumbing, 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:

At Buffalo Lodging, we are committed to keeping our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy and productive. To achieve this, we offer a variety of benefits including the following:

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

Buffalo Lodging Associates provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.