Maintenance Technician

This position contributes to the hotel’s commitment to high-quality guest satisfaction and teamwork by safely and efficiently maintaining the property i.e. performing preventative maintenance; repairs on mechanical, electrical, kitchen, and laundry equipment.

$20 - $30 hourly

• General repair of plumbing, PTAC units, room furniture, bathroom fixtures and tile, painting, wall vinyl, electronic locks, television, and carpentry
• Complete routine equipment checks and perform preventative maintenance on hotel’s machinery, i.e. boilers, chiller, laundry equipment, vacuums, exercise equipment, and ice machines as scheduled
• Perform regular preventative maintenance to guest rooms as assigned
• Respond to guest maintenance requests in a prompt and courteous manner
• Maintain knowledge of the hotel fire alarm sprinkler systems
• Locate and correct in-room heating, ventilation, and air conditioning malfunctions
• Clean pool deck and pool every morning and again as needed in periods of high usage
• Check and document of pool chemicals daily to maintain correct levels, and adjust as necessary
• Verify daily and communicate to Guest Services about each room in DNR Status
• Clean and sweep parking lot at all entrances, daily (including snow ice removal during winter)
• Care of hotel’s grounds including planting, weeding, edging, pruning and mowing
• Read and follow safety labels on chemical bottles; refer to SDS sheets before use; understand the uses of all cleaning equipment; operate hotel equipment in a safe and efficient manner: Equipment may vary by location but may include: Power Washer, Carpet Cleaner, Leaf Blower, Lawn Mower, Parking Lot Sweeper, Golf Cart, Snow Blower
• May complete Banquet set up and break down as needed per property operational procedures

• Provide high level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure
• Solid experience performing repairs on mechanical, electrical, kitchen and laundry equipment
• General carpentry skills; knowledge and use of basic hand and power tools required
• Minimum 1 year of general building maintenance or equivalent in a trade profession; Vocational School Certification preferred

Our Newport inn is a charming and luxurious updated Victorian mansion in the heart of the Newport, RI Historic District. With 16 rooms—each of which features a unique layout, design, and furnishings—and breathtaking views over Newport’s famed Cliff Walk, The Cliffside Inn is a striking and enchanting coastal Rhode Island escape just a short walk from Newport shopping and restaurants.

The historic building has been updated with eclectic, artistic details inspired by the life and work of noted 20th-century painter, Beatrice Turner, who made the mansion her summer home from 1907 to 1948. Impeccable hospitality, luxurious rooms, beautiful grounds, and stunning natural scenery make The Cliffside Inn the ultimate Newport escape.