Maintenance Technician - Casa Brera

Job description

Part of the Luxury Group of Marriott International, Casa Brera is currently recruiting Maintenance Technicians to join a team made of modern and authentic hospitality professionals in the newest luxury lifestyle hotel in Milan.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the role will cover any tasks related to the maintenance and repair of our hotel. 

This is full-time position, 5 days a week with 2 days off.  

The starting date is estimated in January.

About us  

Casa Brera is an unexpected gateway in the heart of Brera.

Reinterpreted by Studio Urquiola, Casa Brera features 116 sophisticated guestrooms including 15 suites and the Milanese Suite. Hidden behind a rationalist façade, you will find a world of international elegance, transcending the traditional hotel experience. Our hotel promises cosmopolitan luxury, authentic lifestyle and a timeless Milanese elegance. 

A Culinary hub, here flavors and sounds from different places seamlessly interlace. Odachi, showcases authentic Japanese cuisine in a cosmopolitan setting while those looking for a truly Italian experience can indulge at Scena by Michelin star Chef Andrea Berton. “Living” is a welcoming space for guests to socialize over aperitivo and Milanese light bites. By night, the rooftop’s sky bar transforms into an unmissable destination, with a pool and lounge areas providing the perfect spot to soak up the energy and skyline of the city.  

Join Casa Brera, the new place to be in Milan, where an authentic and modern team crafts unique experiences that connect our guests with Milanese heritage in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. 

The impact you’ll make  

We believe that the Engineering department is vital for our guests’ satisfaction and much more. You will go beyond the traditional idea of maintenance, and you will embrace the innovation and the new systems that the Engineering department is implementing, this is Engineering 2.0. You love repairing air-conditioning, heating systems and making sure every guest and associate can enjoy a hot shower. But you do it taking advantage of innovative systems and software and you enjoy communicating with all the other departments regarding your achievements and challenges. Ensuring that the Engineering team is always on top of things, motivated and knowledgeable is your daily routine. With you our property will never let our guests and associates down. 

Join a newly opened lifestyle luxury hotel

Working in a newly opened luxury lifestyle hotel is an incredible opportunity to gain strong expertise in hospitality and a great exposure to Marriott International EMEA leaders. This can remarkably accelerate your career growth within the company and provide you the right tools to be involved in other openings at national and international level. It is indeed a challenging experience but surely a rewarding one! 

What you’ll do  

·  Respond and attend to guests and associates repair requests.  
·  Communicate with guests/associates to resolve maintenance issues.  
·  Perform preventive maintenance on tools, kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.  
·  Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.  
·  Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio). Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings.  
·  Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.  
·  Communicate each day’s activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.  
·  Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building.  
·  Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area. Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items.  
·  Program TV's and perform engineering-related inventory duties.  
·  Use the internal company system before performing any maintenance work.  
·  Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping as well as external landscaping sprinklers. 
·  Display basic computer skills including inputting air handler schedules and making temperature changes. 

What you’ll need:  

·  Passion for the luxury lifestyle hospitality industry. 
·  A warm, people-oriented demeanor and a team-player attitude. 
·  At least intermediate knowledge of Italian and ideally English. 
·  A safety-first approach. 
·  Positive outlook and dependability. 
·  Previous experience in similar roles is an advantage. 

What we offer:  

·  A unique opportunity to be part of a luxury lifestyle hotel where we celebrate your unique talent. 
·  Part of Marriott International, the largest hospitality brand in the world- this means national and internal promotion opportunities for the right candidates. The sky is your limit here. 
·  World class training and development programs tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow within the Marriott family. 
·  Work alongside some amazing talent- award winning, experienced hospitality professionals. 
·  Discounted room nights, meals, and spa access in more than 9,000 hotels worldwide-because your wellbeing means so much. 
·  Discounts for your friends and family. 
·  5 euros breakfast when staying at any of our European hotels. 
·  Performance and Recognition programs. 
·  Wellness and sustainability initiatives. 

Explore our very big world  

As a world-class leader in the travel industry, there’s no better place than Marriott International to make your mark. Joining us, you’ll get to entertain and meet people from all over the world as you build your experience. You’ll find a place where your personality and ideas are appreciated just as much as the work you do. And you’ll grow through opportunities to explore the business, opening yourself to various career options. If you have the natural ability to communicate and enjoy working with others, we welcome you to join our global family. 

You’re welcomed here  

Our highest priority is making you feel as welcome as our guests. We want you to know you’re important to us and that you’ll make an impact in your role, and for that, you’ll be appreciated and valued. 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.  

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin  your purpose,  belong  to an amazing global​ team, and  become  the best version of you.