Maintenance Manager
The Botany
Estate Botany Bay, Fortuna Rd, Charlotte Amelie West
St. Thomas, 00802
Virgin Islands (US)
Website thebotany.com
Managed by Practice Hospitality
Build the Engineering Team That Keeps The Botany Running
About the Role
The Botany is a 20-villa luxury resort on St. Thomas, operated by Practice Hospitality (“We manage hotels. Differently.”). As Maintenance Manager, you will elevate and strengthen a fully operational maintenance function, gaining a deep understanding of the property's systems, optimizing processes, and leading an maintenance team that takes pride in keeping the resort performing at its best every day.
You will become the leader who knows this property inside and out, and the one who ensures it operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. We are looking for a hands-on, detail-minded professional who understands that every system, switch, and sensor plays a role in delivering thoughtful design, responsible operations, and genuine hospitality.
Your Focus
• Enhance and maintain preventive maintenance protocols, operational checklists, and long-term asset protection plans to keep the property in peak condition.
• Hire, lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing maintenance team that consistently delivers reliable, guest-focused operations.
• Manage and refine vendor relationships and service agreements to support efficient, cost-effective, and dependable building performance.
• Update and enforce SOPs and emergency response plans that prioritize guest safety, system integrity, and operational continuity.
• Partner cross-functionally to support seamless resort operations and contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and care.
Education and Experience
• Facilities Management, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in hospitality maintenance, facilities management, or a related industry.
• Proven track record of building and managing high-performing technical teams.
• Experience with luxury or boutique hospitality properties strongly preferred.
Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Expert-level knowledge of electrical systems, HVAC operations, plumbing, and mechanical equipment diagnostics.
• Advanced understanding of life safety systems, building automation, and energy management systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, technical manuals, and system documentation.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development, capital planning, and vendor management.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor and develop technical talent.
• Deep knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
Physical Demands
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions, including mechanical rooms, rooftops, and confined spaces.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks related to equipment maintenance.
• Comfort working at heights and in areas with potential safety hazards.
• Availability for on-call responsibilities and emergency response situations.
• Ability to walk extensively throughout the property and navigate stairs, ladders, and uneven surfaces.
Compensation: DOE
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount on hotel stays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off available
The Botany is committed to full compliance with Virgin Islands Department of Labor standards and all applicable labor laws
The Botany
Resort with 20 Rooms
The Botany — Where Paradise Is a Way of Life
Opening in 2026 on the secluded western tip of St. Thomas, The Botany is an intimate luxury resort overlooking the meeting point of the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Tucked into the lush hillsides overlooking Botany Bay, this property will offer 20 private villas, a world-class spa, two serene pools, and several culinary destinations—from a refined signature restaurant to a barefoot beach bar.
The Botany will be a sanctuary shaped by nature and human connection. The land we call home holds centuries of stories. As stewards of this extraordinary place, we’re building something exceedingly rare and unique.
We’re assembling a team that shares our deep sense of purpose: hospitality as an art of care. Here, every role contributes to a guest’s sense of discovery and belonging. If you believe in thoughtful details, in the luxury of time well spent, and the pursuit of quiet excellence—and if you’re driven to help create something unlike anything else on the island while delivering exceptional results—we invite you to join us.
Come shape something timeless. Your journey begins at The Botany.
Training we provide
Every journey begins with a first step. Maybe yours is focused on growing your career in hospitality – climbing the ladder to management, executive team, corporate or beyond. Maybe you want a stable, fulfilling role where you can thrive or, just maybe, you need a gig for now while you complete your education or audition for your big break. No matter where your path takes you, Practice Hospitality respects your journey and has customized our employee experience to support your goals and ambitions.
About the management team
At Practice Hospitality, we’re driven by a singular purpose: to create experiences travelers seek out and return to, time and time again. To us, that starts by being human – building an environment that balances emotional intelligence, tradition, ritual, and creativity. Because when that happens, hospitality comes alive – and results follow.