Maintenance Engineer

Join our team at the Country Inn & Suites Seattle / Bothell as a Maintenance Engineer and help maintain our hotel's customer and heart-of-house areas to brand standards through preventative maintenance and repairs.

Pay

Hourly wage of $25.00.

Schedule

Part-time position, approximately 16 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Respond to both customer and hotel staff reports of non-functioning equipment immediately.
• Maintain a problem logbook to record equipment in need of repair and prioritize efforts accordingly.
• Report any hazards or injuries in the department or hotel and take immediate action to correct.
• Maintain rooms in operating condition by performing repairs as needed.
• Understand and manage the Room Preventative Maintenance Program (R.P.M.).
• Manage full building systems during the shift.
• Prepare preventative maintenance cart for use each day.
• Replace or repair all appliances and damaged bathroom fixtures; execute general plumbing as needed.
• Maintain overall appearance of rooms; replace broken mirrors, hang fixtures, do touch-up painting, etc.
• Repair and maintain rooms' heating/ventilating/air conditioning systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance throughout the hotel.
• Maintain the condition of hotel lobbies and restaurants.
• Repair furniture, carpet, marble, tile, windows, mirrors, and decorations as necessary.
• Maintain operating equipment in working condition by performing routine equipment checks and repairs.
• Attend schools or seminars to remain current on proper techniques.
• Create 100% guest satisfaction by providing genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations.
• Give personal attention, take personal responsibility, and use teamwork when providing guest service.
• Listen, apologize with empathy, find solutions, and follow through when resolving guest problems.
• Assume responsibility to notice when a guest is not satisfied and use best judgment for appropriate resolution.
• Perform other duties as required to provide genuine hospitality.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of general facility maintenance experience, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude in all situations.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the hotel.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekends.
• Working knowledge of computer and math skills.
• Experience in pool maintenance, HVAC units, plumbing, and electrical work is beneficial.
• Certifications for HVAC and CPO preferred.

Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to hear with 100% accuracy with correction.
• Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to lift, pull, push up to 100 pounds on an ongoing basis.
• Must be able to squat, bend, kneel, and twist on an ongoing basis.

Benefits

• Vacation package.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage (for full-time employees after 30 days of employment).
• Leave and paid time-off for holidays, vacation, personal, family, volunteer, sick, jury duty, bereavement, military, and religious observance.
• Financial benefits for retirement and health savings.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Discounts at Choice hotels worldwide.

About the Company

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, with 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories. We offer a range of high-quality lodging options and support the entrepreneurial dreams of our franchise owners.