Maintenance Worker - TAO Downtown Restaurant New York

Tao Group Hospitality offers competitive benefits for all full-time team members such as:

• Ancillary Insurance Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pet Insurance

• Tao Marketplace

• Employee Discounts

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Program with Employer Match
• Life and Disability Insurance Plans
• Fertility & Family Forming Support and Resources
• Time off and much more!

Position Summary:

The role of Maintenance Worker will be responsible for performing a routine to complex maintenance and repair work on all mechanical and electrical equipment and systems throughout the properties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Perform routine to complex maintenance and repair work on all mechanical and electrical equipment and systems throughout the properties
• Recognize equipment that needs repairs, adjustments, or replacement
• Apply paint using a roller, hand brush, or spray gun on all types of furniture, fixtures, walls, ceilings, etc. 
• Installs and repairs wallpaper throughout the property 
• Patch and prepare all surfaces for paint or wallpaper, including sheetrock patches, and refinishes all types of furniture 
• Perform basic carpentry techniques necessary to maintain furniture and fixture such as tightening, gluing, touching-up finishes, adjusting, aligning, and assembling where necessary
• Diagnose defective machines and equipment. Install new or repaired parts, following specifications and blueprints, using precision measuring instruments and hand tools
• Maintain equipment and logbooks
• Replace filters throughout properties as needed
• Possess extensive knowledge of repair and preventative maintenance of facilities equipment including kitchen equipment, gas, and steam, electrical and plumbing
• Move and reset furniture around for repairs
• Perform basic flooring repairs such as tiles, carpets, ceramic flooring, etc.
• Daily travel to various locations for installations, repairs, and maintenance
• Assist and/or complete additional tasks as assigned

Education/Working Knowledge:

• High School Diploma Preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Maintenance Engineer preferably in hospitality 
• 21+ years of age 
• Experience in operating skyjack, forklift, scissor lift, or other heavy equipment
• Possess good working knowledge of HVAC systems
• Working knowledge of repair and preventative maintenance of facilities equipment, perception, and awareness of the maintenance goals and policies

SKILLS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT / SCHEDULE 

The work environment characteristics and/or physical demands described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds, and smoke, the severity of which depends upon the guest volume
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Must have good positive energy throughout the day
• Must be able to read the computer monitors and print legibly
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to move quickly through work and set the pace in the office
• Must be able to push and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Small to Medium office environment
• Office, Casino, Nightclub, bar, lounge, and/or restaurant
• May work extended hours irregular shifts, evening and/or weekend shifts, and holiday work may be required
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
• Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner

ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY

Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. The company operates branded locations across the globe from, featuring a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands including TAO, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, KOMA, Avenue, Fleur Room, JEWEL, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors. With over 25 years of industry experience, Tao Group Hospitality consistently sets the bar for guest experiences by delivering unforgettable entertainment with innovation and creativity at the core. The company strives to exceed expectations and continually reinvent the future of hospitality through its owned operations as well as joint venture and managed properties.