Maintenance Tech - Hotel Magdalena

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician who will exceed the expectations of all Bunkhouse guests in a multitude of tasks that include, but are not limited to overall maintenance, functionality, ambiance and beauty of the property grounds, interior and exterior. This position has daily oversight of property grounds. The person in this position must have excellent communication skills, the ability to resolve conflict, and a thorough understanding of Bunkhouse policies. A Maintenance Person must develop and maintain the company’s culture, values and reputation in the public eye and with all staff, guests, vendors and partners. Furthermore, they must promote Bunkhouse Vision and Core Values in all actions and decisions.

About our Company:

Life gathers around water in Texas, and Hotel Magdalena honors our spring-fed culture and the community that grows near it. The design of the 89-room hotel takes inspiration from the local lake house ethos of the 1970s, situated amongst rolling grounds and natural beauty inspired by Texas. The Magdalena is also home to Summer House on Music Lane and Magdalena Bar, offering locals and visitors alike more places to hang out and experience the best of Austin, off of South Congress.

Hotel Magdalena is proud to be a part of Bunkhouse, a hospitality company that believes in inspired design, connection to place, and the value of community. Bunkhouse has designed and developed a celebrated portfolio of hospitality projects including: Hotel San José, Austin Motel, Hotel Magdalena, Carpenter Hotel, Fair Market, and Jo’s Coffee in Austin; Hotel Havana and Ocho in San Antonio; The Phoenix Hotel in San Francisco, California; Hotel San Cristóbal in Baja, Mexico; Shady Villa Hotel in Salado, Texas; and Hotel Genevieve in Louisville, Kentucky (opening 2023).

We're Looking for Someone With:

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED).  
• Six (6) months related experience in hospitality or service industry
• 1 year of maintenance experience
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence  

Bunkhouse is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates with Front Desk staff, Maintenance Supervisor/Manager, and/or the General Manager regarding grounds related problems or issues that need immediate attention
• Performs daily inspection of property for maintenance issues under supervision of Maintenance Supervisor / Manager
• Cleans and maintains all exterior landscape lighting
• Performs necessary room touch-ups and repairs – including furniture, fixtures, basic electrical, basic plumbing and HVAC system repair
• Assists Maintenance Supervisor or Manager in ensuring the property passes all city, safety, and ADA codes
• Performs all regularly scheduled maintenance operations (filters, paint, updates, furniture change-out, etc.)
• Maintains all equipment/tools; report condition of all equipment/tools and notify Maintenance Supervisor or Manager when broken, lost, etc.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of storage areas
• Communicates with Housekeeping staff regarding room cleanliness/condition
• Responsible for the maintenance of company vehicles under direction of Supervisor or Manager
• Assists other staff when needed
• Adheres to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction

Based upon fluctuating demands of the operation and in order to exceed expectations, it may be necessary to perform a multitude of different functions not specifically related to this position.  This person may be expected to perform other tasks and duties as needed or as directed.  Furthermore, employee responsibilities and job descriptions are subject to review and revision. 

Bunkhouse offers a liberal working environment that encourages individuality and creativity. We offer a superior benefits package to employees who work 20 hours/week or more that includes:

• Highly subsidized Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Short Term Disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time off (Full Time)
• Free stays at Bunkhouse hotels (Full Time)
• 401k with company matching
• Employee Discounts

Bunkhouse Core Values:
• BE REAL. We treat everyone like human beings. We are respectful and authentic, we listen, and we develop meaningful relationships with guests, customers and each other. We encourage our employees to have a voice and to use it to improve the work we do.
• CREATE MAGIC. In design, service and all things, we go above and beyond to inspire. Every detail counts, and we believe that our work is a collaboration that depends on all of us bringing our creativity and passion to work with us every day.
• BE HERE NOW. In our work, creating a sense of place is important. We contribute to the fabric of our respective communities by honoring, representing and supporting the communities in which our businesses exist. We make it our goal to be experts on our cities, and we leave travelers with a sense of where they have been.
• EMBRACE ADVENTURE. We don’t always know where the road will lead, but we know that we’ll have each other along the journey. We strive to learn and grow from our experiences, to create meaningful structure along the way and, in some cases, to embrace chaos when necessary.
• LOOK TOWARDS THE FUTURE. We work with a spirit of continuous improvement in all areas. We seek to provide a path of growth for all of our employees and for Bunkhouse as a whole.