Engineer / Maintenance Technician
The Vanderbilt, Auberge Collection is a former mansion-turned-storied 33-room luxury resort located in downtown Newport. Originally built in 1908 by scion Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the property is the coastal city’s social hub and a vibrant, historic gem waiting to be explored. Brimming with alluring eccentricities, the mansion has been meticulously restored to its glory, boasting elegant fireplaces and museum-quality artwork in the welcoming lobby entrance, Mezzanine and Parlor Room. Dining options include The Dining Room at the Vanderbilt, which features a forward-thinking menu of coastal New England classics, The Living Room, offering light bites and bar favorites, and The Conservatory, where guests can dine indoors as well as outdoors on the Garden Terrace. Guests can also enjoy evening drinks at the popular rooftop bar, The Roof Deck, which offers sweeping views of Newport Harbor. The Vanderbilt presents a spa and fitness center with indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a variety of local experiences, such as sailing journeys on the Newport coast, private culinary classes, and more.
About the role
The Engineer is part of our engineering team and responsible for all technical operations at the hotel. This individual will troubleshoot and repair electrically run motors & devices, HVAC systems, carpentry projects, and plumbing projects, as well as minor automotive repairs and painting.
Responsibilities
- Technical electrical motor troubleshooting and/or repair
- H.V.A.C. and refrigeration troubleshooting and/or repair
- Technical plumbing troubleshooting and/or repair
- Minor Carpentry
- Use all power tools safely, including pressure washers and compressors
- Repairs may include gas-fired equipment repair or door lock repairs as well as repair of electronic equipment to include all office and audiovisual equipment
- Respond to all Guest Requests quickly attentively
- Respond to all emergency or life-threatening situations
- Follow established safety procedures
- Log and communicate all essential information in the Engineering logbook
- Maintain complete knowledge of resort fire system, well water system, septic system, and irrigation system
- Participate in and support hotel and company efforts towards sustainability and environmental initiatives as part of the Planet Auberge program.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience serving as a technician or engineer within a hotel or property management preferred
- Experience with power tools use and safety
- Ability to read and follow technical instructions on assembly of mechanical equipment, furniture and warning labels
- Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management
- Valid driver's license iand clean motor vehicle record
Skills
- Technical electrical motor troubleshooting and/or repair
- H.V.A.C. and refrigeration troubleshooting and/or repair
- Technical plumbing troubleshooting and/or repair
- Minor Carpentry
- Use all power tools safely, including pressure washers and compressors
- Repairs may include gas-fired equipment repair or door lock repairs as well as repair of electronic equipment to include all office and audiovisual equipment
- Respond to all Guest Requests quickly attentively
- Respond to all emergency or life-threatening situations
- Follow established safety procedures
- Log and communicate all essential information in the Engineering logbook
- Maintain complete knowledge of resort fire system, well water system, septic system, and irrigation system
- Participate in and support hotel and company efforts towards sustainability and environmental initiatives as part of the Planet Auberge program.
Benefits
- Participation in and support hotel and company efforts towards sustainability and environmental initiatives as part of the Planet Auberge program.
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Contact
To apply for this position, please visit auberge.com/vanderbilt/. For more information about Auberge Collection, please visit auberge.com. Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge. For more information about Friedkin, please visit www.friedkin.com. Auberge Collection LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.