Maintenance/Facilities Engineer

Early Bird Night Owl•Raleigh, NC

1d•$0 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

As a Property Care Host at The Gables, you preserve the beauty, comfort, safety, and functionality of the property through preventative maintenance, thoughtful repairs, and careful attention to detail. This hands-on role includes routine inspections, general repairs, exterior care, maintenance records, vendor coordination, and prompt response to issues affecting guests or operations. Because we are a small team, flexibility, sound judgment, quality craftsmanship, and a willingness to support broader property needs are essential.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Valid driver's license required.
General working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, carpentry, mechanical systems, and common building repairs, with judgment to recognize when specialized service is required.
Comfortable safely using hand tools, power tools, ladders, and common maintenance equipment.
Ability to diagnose problems, prioritize repairs, identify practical solutions, and manage multiple preventative-maintenance priorities independently with organized follow-through.
Strong attention to detail and appreciation for craftsmanship, finishes, and design, with confident communication and guest-service skills in occupied and public areas.
Dependable attendance, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm and resourceful while supporting grounds, seasonal projects, events, room refreshes, and changing property needs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and safely work at varying heights.
Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and common maintenance equipment and work indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, reaching, lifting, twisting, and standing for extended periods.
Maintains a polished, professional appearance consistent with The Gables' hospitality standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance, facilities, construction, landscaping, building operations, or skilled-trade experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct property walks and preventative inspections, identifying maintenance, safety, lighting, equipment, and presentation concerns before they affect guests.
Troubleshoot and complete plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting, furniture, fixture, and general repairs within skill level, recognizing when specialized service is needed.
Respond to requests and complete work orders and projects promptly with quality craftsmanship, thoughtful finish work, and accurate documentation.
Monitor guest rooms, public spaces, mechanical and storage areas, and exterior facilities for maintenance or presentation concerns and address them proactively.
Greet guests warmly and perform work in public or occupied rooms professionally, respecting privacy and minimizing disruption.
Support room refreshes, public-area presentation, window cleaning, pressure washing, furniture touch-ups, and other property-care needs.
Maintain landscaping, walkways, patios, exterior lighting, entrances, furniture, and seasonal decor so outdoor spaces remain safe and inviting.
Monitor exterior fixtures, drainage, surfaces, and other property elements for wear, damage, debris, or safety concerns.
Support severe-weather preparation and response, seasonal setup, event preparation, and movement of furniture or equipment as needed.
Maintain organized tools, equipment, repair materials, replacement parts, and maintenance supplies, communicating restocking needs proactively.
Keep maintenance spaces clean, secure, and ready for use while maintaining accurate logs, work orders, inspection records, and project notes.
Coordinate onsite with approved vendors for specialized work and communicate scope, access, status, pricing, recurring concerns, and recommended solutions to management.
Follow established safety standards and promptly address or report hazards or conditions affecting guests, team members, vendors, or the property.
Assist with building emergencies, utility outages, severe weather, equipment failures, and other unexpected situations.
Communicate clearly with guests, teammates, management, and vendors and support housekeeping, events, room refreshes, furniture moves, and property projects as appropriate.