Maintenance Associate

About Kasa

Kasa is the leading tech-enabled hotel and apartment hotel brand and manager. Kasa has built a hospitality operating system that fundamentally improves the profitability of hospitality assets while delivering a high quality, digitally forward experience to guests. We partner with owners of multifamily and boutique hospitality properties to deliver stylish, professionally managed accommodations to business and leisure travelers alike. We took the best that hotels and short-term rentals had to offer and created a new class of hospitality that is well-priced, reliable, and offers a large selection of great locations.

Unlike traditional hotel operators, we prioritize automation, AI-driven pricing, and data-driven decision-making to optimize revenue and improve guest experiences.

Location: Washington D.C.

Time Commitment: Approximately 32-40 hours

Anticipated Schedule: Flexible – including nights, weekends, and holidays

We are looking to add a highly motivated individual to join our Portfolio Operations team. As a Maintenance Associate, you will have end-to-end ownership over the on-the-ground operations for Washington D.C. This will include physical and technical challenges, while also being the face of Kasa on the ground.

You will report to the Chief Engineer and work closely with both the Property Operations support team and our Guest Experience team. It takes a special person to oversee this property and we hope you're excited by the challenge!

This role is in our Portfolio Operations department. Our mission is to ensure our guests have a seamless in-unit experience. Our team members are located all over the country, have diverse backgrounds, and come from many different industries. Everyone joined Kasa because they are passionate about delivering high-quality standards to ensure that our guests love their experience while staying with Kasa.

Like many operations roles, there is no "typical day". Your role will involve a wide range of activities tending to the hotel operation. Responsibilities include maintaining all equipment, systems and building components including, but not limited to; mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile and other equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities are as follows:

• Construct, repair, and apply paint finishes throughout the hotel premises.
• Install and exchange lighting fixtures along with replacing bulbs as needed.
• Perform visual inspections and conduct operational tests on machinery and equipment.
• Identify irregular sounds or operational discrepancies in machines or equipment, collaborating with supervisors or maintenance peers to diagnose issues and facilitate repairs.
• Uphold and service the structural integrity of the establishment.
• Attend and actively engage in all scheduled training sessions and meetings.
• Execute painting tasks in corridors, hotel rooms, and lobby spaces as required.
• Transport heavy boxes and parcels within the hotel premises for maintenance and repair purposes.
• Aid in the delivery and setup of new equipment, including televisions, mattresses, tables, chairs, and similar items.
• Maintain regular communication with the Chief Engineer regarding assigned projects.
• Responsively address all customer inquiries and requests with a courteous and efficient approach.
• Respond to all customer requests in a timely and personable manner.

A typical schedule for this role is based on business needs in your market or assigned property, sometimes including nights, weekends, and holidays, as we are in the hospitality industry. While you are not on-call 24/7 for this job, during emergencies you may be called and, if available, you will be compensated above state requirements to a minimum of 2 hours overtime on defined days off or after working hours.

In this growing market, a readiness to gradually increase your hours or take on added responsibilities is a plus.

• Previous experience as a hotel engineer is preferred or comparable maintenance experience at an establishment such as an apartment complex or office…