Hotel Maintenance Tech

About the role

Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station. Respond to all engineering service calls, prioritizing guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, and accident-free manner. Handle guest requests courteously and efficiently. Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, and guest rooms.

Monitor and maintain all engineering functions during periods when the full engineering staff is not available (e.g., weekends and evenings). Respond to emergency situations such as fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters, and power failures; notify appropriate authorities. Conduct rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order. Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.

Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings, and maintain logs to notify the next shift. Document all parts used and parts needed for purchase. Handle elevator breakdowns. Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and Request Program. Complete work order request forms daily and in a timely manner. Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent trade school, with special courses in building maintenance and construction.
• A minimum of 6 months of successful experience in an equal or similar position.
• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment, and perform carpentry, repair work, construction, and renovation work.
• May require ability to drive a pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to maintain logs and records.
• Professional presentation and ability to work in a team atmosphere and make independent decisions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, and guests.
• Ability to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Ability to respond on portable radio to base station and guests.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying required frequently to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in the hotel or parking lot.
• Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
• 100% mobility required—must respond quickly to emergencies.
• Potential continuous standing may be required.
• Climbing stairs of approximately 90 steps for 20% of an 8-hour shift.
• Climbing ladders of approximately 8 feet for 10% of an 8-hour shift.
• Driving—sometimes necessary to drive a company pick-up truck/snow plow approximately 10% of the time, unless a snow emergency, then 100% of the time.

Work Environment

• Indoor exposure to both stable and extreme variance of hot and cold temperatures.
• Outside exposure to all weather elements and extreme fluctuations of temperature.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.

Pay

USD $19.00 - USD $21.00 per hour.