Maintenance Tech

About the Company

Kana Hotel Group's mission is to be one of the most admired and service quality driven hotel companies in the industry. We will accomplish our goal by creating an atmosphere of friendly employee behavior and delivering the highest quality service and value to our guests. From our Team Members to our General Managers and Regional Support team, we seek people who have a passion for the hospitality business and want to grow with us. Most of our existing leadership team members have been promoted from within the company. As a member of our team, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the company, as well as the company’s services. In return, you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, and maintain ongoing maintenance operations for the hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, A/H units, ice machines, pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
• Ensure projects are completed according to specifications and on time by studying work schedules and estimating labor hour requirements for completion.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Work closely with the management team to ensure coordination of activities.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Direct and maintain an effective operation and general maintenance program with accurate, up-to-date records including, but not limited to HVAC, MEP, electrical, and plumbing.
• Provide training and development for the maintenance team, including building systems, equipment function and purpose, operation and maintenance procedures, and efficient practices.
• Inspect mechanical equipment and maintain those records.
• Ensure property compliance with all City, State, and Federal safety and environmental laws, codes, standards, and regulations.
• Establish and implement prompt and courteous response to guest requests within the guidelines set by hotel and brand standards.
• Maintain ethical, professional, and courteous relations with contractors, guests, and team members.
• Follow and train the team to maintain all safety requirements, including emergency preparedness and responses.
• Supervise inventory control and ordering.
• Provide engineering staff with correct equipment, tools, and training as appropriate to the property.
• Collaborate with the management team for long-term strategic plans and forecasting for the property maintenance budgeting.
• Initiate any necessary insurance claims on HVAC and other central plant equipment.
• Evaluate, recommend, and monitor mechanical contractors.
• Maintain and update blueprint and equipment operations and maintenance information organization.
• Monitor building energy use, produce reports, proposals, and maintain energy management programs.
• Oversee construction to ensure building integrity.
• Work with the General Manager to maintain required OSHA logs and Worker's Compensation safety and accident reports on engineering personnel and facilities.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, firing, training and development, performance evaluations, and disciplinary action.
• Ensure satisfactory scores with the brand by preparing for audits, evaluating results, and collaborating with management and the team on necessary improvements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Vocational Institution Certificate or Apprenticeship in technical/mechanical/facilities preferred.
• Experience as a Building Engineer or equivalent facilities technical trade (5+ years required).
• Experience in the supervisory maintenance field (2+ years required) or a combination of education and experience.
• Technical certifications preferred.
• Expert knowledge of hand tools, power tools, plumbing, electrical, AC, HVAC systems.
• When applicable, obtain required city and/or government licenses or permits (i.e., Boiler Operating Permit, State Maintenance Electrician’s License, EPA CFC Universal Certification Technician certificate, etc.). If, upon hire or promotion to this position, an individual does not have the required permits or licenses, the individual will obtain those permits or licenses within six months.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401K
• Immediate Pay - earned wage access
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Holiday pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Brand-specific employee discounts
• Long-term/short-term disability
• Life insurance