The Opportunity
We are looking for a candidate with a positive, can-do attitude who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The Maintenance Technician will focus on supporting the day-to-day operations of Fogo Island Inn's facility systems, including water treatment, boilers, refrigeration and air conditioning, and other critical building infrastructure. Reporting to the Facility Systems Engineer, this role is central to keeping the Inn running smoothly.
The Maintenance Technician will work closely with the Maintenance team, the Maintenance Team Lead, and contractors, coordinating daily work activity while fostering a culture of continuous learning and mentorship for junior staff. The role requires someone comfortable troubleshooting building management software, enforcing safety procedures, and rolling up their sleeves to get the job done. If you have a passion for small communities and take pride in keeping systems running smoothly, this is an exceptional opportunity.
What You'll Do
Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Fogo Island Inn's facility systems including but not limited to water treatment, boilers, refrigeration and air conditioning, humidifiers, hot tubs, HRVs, hydronic solar system, laundry, and kitchen equipment.- Ensuring the Inn's preventive and corrective maintenance tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Ensuring spare parts inventory is ample and up to date.
- Fostering a strong ethic of good housekeeping, providing a clean working environment amongst the Fogo Island Inn Maintenance team and contractors.
- Creating a culture of engagement and continuous learning, developing and mentoring junior staff, and working toward the operation's goals and objectives.
- Coordinating daily work activity and receiving maintenance tasks from the Maintenance Team Lead.
- Monitoring and troubleshooting the Fogo Island Inn's building management software.
- Enforcing and following all applicable safety rules and procedures.
- Preparing operating procedures for system equipment and machinery.
- Maintaining a neatly dressed and groomed appearance; ensuring uniform is in good order.
- Collaborating in a positive manner with all members of the team at the Inn.
- Willing to work weekends, shift work, and overtime as necessary.
- Other duties as required.
