Maintenance Assistant

About Us
The Arlington Hotel is part of the Fitzgerald Group, one of Ireland’s leading hospitality groups. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and memorable guest experiences. To help us maintain our high standards, we are looking for a reliable and hands-on Maintenance Assistant to join our team.

The Role
As a Maintenance Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the hotel by carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and preventative upkeep across all areas of the property. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team to make sure our guests enjoy a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable stay.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections throughout the hotel (including guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, and meeting spaces).
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues (plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, etc.).
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health & safety regulations.
• Monitor and report defects or hazards, escalating to management where required.
• Liaise with external contractors and service engineers as needed.
• Follow planned preventative maintenance schedules to reduce downtime.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of tools, equipment, and hazardous materials (in line with COSHH and EU regulations).
• Support energy conservation initiatives and assist in controlling maintenance-related costs.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and stock levels (tools, bulbs, etc.).
• Uphold professional appearance, punctuality, and confidentiality at all times.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a maintenance, engineering, or similar role (hospitality experience a plus).
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrics, and basic building services desirable.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Professional, reliable, and proactive attitude.
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland and based in Ireland.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Training and career development opportunities.
• A supportive team environment in a centrally located Dublin hotel.

Required Criteria

Skills Needed

About The Company

The Louis Fitzgerald Group offers all of our customers a warming welcome, quality service, and superb accommodation.

The Louis Fitzgerald Group is one of Ireland’s largest privately-owned hospitality groups. Oozing with Irish culture the group has over 19 pubs, restaurants, and hotels located in the heart of Dublin and its surrounds.

This includes some of Ireland’s most famous landmark premises such as An Poitin Stil, a memorabilia pub, where you will find many of Ireland’s most prized artifacts. The multi-award-winning Stag’s Head, and Kehoes Pub, are a haven for locals and tourists.

In short, we pride ourselves on our reputable name within the hospitality industry.

Company Culture

With over 19 pubs, restaurants and 2 hotels the Fitzgerald Group prides itself on its great reputation within the hospitality industry in offering all of our customers a warming welcome, quality service and superb accommodation.

Our current vacancies can open a window of many opportunities within the group to the right candidate.

All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop to their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency that will mark The Fitzgerald Group as a place to return to.

Company Benefits

Salary

Not disclosed