General Overview
The Facilities Assistant plays a central role in our daily operations. The Facilities Assistant is responsible for executing on preventative maintenance and basic repairs to ensure that all properties fulfill our property maintenance and brand standards. A successful candidate is a reliable team player and a resourceful problem solver.
Essential Functions
Touching up paint
Patching walls
Replacing air filters
Repairing garbage disposals and toilets (replacing flapper, autofill)
Troubleshooting equipment repairs (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) to determine if a third party technician is necessary
Basic landscaping and groundskeeping: weed whacking, mowing, weeding, etc
Assists with conducting routine inspection of premises, equipment, and systems
Reporting any needed repairs, low stock items, and facilities maintenance needs in a timely fashion
Assist with new property installations on an as needed basis
Stock and maintain the company tool kit
Assume emergency on-call duty, when assigned
Special projects, as assigned
Requirements:
Must have a valid driver’s license, an upstanding driving record, and access to their own dependable vehicle
Lives in close or commutable proximity to New Orleans (within 30 minutes)
Prior in-house maintenance experience is a plus but not required
Proficient in the use of hand and power tools
Proficient in technology and apps, prior experience with Slack, Clickup is a plus
Friendly and upbeat attitude and a team player
Prior experience:
Drywall repairs and painting
Basic carpentry
Able to comfortably lift 50lbs and climb a ladder
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a big plus, but not a requirement
Any kind of construction background or trade certification is a plus, but not a requirement
Schedule & Compensation
The Facilities Assistant is a full time hourly role with benefits (PTO, health insurance) based in New Orleans, LA.
40 hours per week, 2 days off/week. Sunday and some evening availability is required.
About us
Marais is a boutique hospitality company dedicated to providing a guest experiences. We manage a curated portfolio of properties and pride ourselves on maintaining them to the highest standard. We are looking for a team member who values craftsmanship and takes pride in keeping a property running perfectly.