Engineer – Painter

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Reports to:

Chief Engineer

If you love saying YES and enjoy engaging with the community by leading with ART, 21c Museum Hotels is one of the pioneering examples of bridging the worlds of art and hospitality. We combine a multi‑venue contemporary art museum, boutique hotel and a chef‑driven restaurant to create a unique and welcoming opportunity.

• Performs maintenance and repairs in specialized areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC and painting
• Cleans and maintains all equipment and work areas.
• Documents all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to the Chief Engineer.

• Checks with Front Desk to make sure all guest issues have been resolved.
• Checks HVAC loop temperatures are at normal operating temperatures.
• Checks domestic hot water temperatures:
  
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• Walks building daily looking for lights out and any obvious breakdowns, blemishes or other problems.
• Follows up on Housekeeping calls for maintenance issues.
• Fixes all broken furniture as assigned.
• Ensures that all work orders are completed.
• Checks with Chief Engineer to make sure inventory is up to par.
• Changes air and water filters throughout building.
• Conducts preventive maintenance throughout property including guest rooms, public spaces, kitchen, restaurant, storage and office areas.
• Assists valet in resolving guest auto issues such as jump starts and flat tires.
• Assists guests with internet connectivity issues.
• Assists other departments within the property as needed.
• Applies paint, stain and other finishes to property walls, ceilings and furniture using brushes, spray guns or rollers. Applies primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats. Removes old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning or using water and threaten blasting. Covers surfaces with appropriate material for protection during painting and posts appropriate paint signs. Cleans up and stores paint and painting tools and equipment in appropriate areas.
  
  Coordinates with vendor to modify colors of paint, stain or varnish.
• Maintains or applies various types of paint and paint‑related duties.
• Tapes and muds drywall surfaces.
• Prepares walls, ceilings, doors, trim, furniture and exterior surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling holes, caulking and priming.
• Performs high‑quality touch‑ups in occupied and guest‑visible areas with minimal disruption.
• Responds to paint‑related work orders in rooms, lobbies, restaurants, pools, spas and other resort facilities.
• Repairs minor drywall damage, patches holes, fixes peeling paint and restores worn or damaged finishes.
• Maintains aesthetic consistency across properties and ensures compliance with brand color standards.
• Follows all OSHA and resort safety guidelines regarding chemicals, equipment, ladders andstairs and ventilation.
• Cleans and maintains painting tools and ensures safe storage of all flammable and hazardous materials.

• Must have basic knowledge of building mechanical systems and controls, energy management and building maintenance skills.
• Minimal comprehension and literacy required to read instructions and repair manuals.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified مې applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www
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