Maintenance Worker

Reports to: Front Desk / Operations Manager Position Summary: Fixes and repairs issues as they arise. Assists in the performance of duties necessary to maintain the physical structure of the hotel in good repair. Duties include routine plumbing, minor electrical work, minor mechanical repairs, carpentry, and other maintenance duties. Primary Responsibilities: Makes general repairs: Minor repairs on general plumbing systems and fixtures (leaking faucet, repairing a sink drain). Assists in administration of an on-going preventive maintenance program for equipment and guest rooms; performs planned maintenance on equipment to prolong life and prevent shut down (minor lubrications, adjustments, and cleaning). Assists in responding to all guest and staff needs: Performs elementary painting and repairing of walls, furniture, cabinets, and windows, doors locks and keys. Performs minor electrical and mechanical repairs. Performs minor repairs on fans and air conditioners. Performs routine plumbing repairs. Performs rough carpentry work. Assists in administration of special maintenance programs. Assists in maintenance of departmental tools, workspaces, and equipment. Know/observes safety precautions and fire safety procedures and emergency action plans and use of fire control/alarm systems and extinguishers. Job Specifications: Physical Demands: Requires ability to stand/walk for entire shift. Requires ability to perform light to heavy physical labor: Lifting, Bending, Climbing (ladders), Reaching, Stretching, Pushing, Pulling. Requires ability to lift 75+ pounds frequently. Requires ability to communicate in a positive and service oriented manner both orally and in writing to guests and members of the maintenance/hotel staff/ guests. Requires ability to work flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays as needed. Essential Skills: Requires familiarity with applicable franchise standards and procedures. Must possess knowledge, skill, and ability in energy conservation, electrical, mechanical, architectural engineering, refrigeration, heating and cooling, plumbing fields as well as in safety precautions. Requires the ability to professionally represent the hotel and communicate effectively with hotel staff and guests. Hazards: May include, but may not be limited to burns, cuts, slipping, tripping, injury incurred through performance of physical labor. Also may include chemicals. Educational/Vocational Preparation: High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Technical training in mechanical and electrical fields; experience in maintenance of refrigeration, heating and cooling, carpentry, and plumbing. On-the-job training may substitute for educational/vocational training requirements. Environmental Conditions: Inside and Outside: Partially protected from weather conditions but may require outside work up to 50% of shift, e.g. grounds maintenance, parking lot maintenance/repair. This is a position where you may be required to work on weekends. Additional Compensation: Bonuses Job Type: Full-time or Part-time available Schedule: 6 to 8 hour shift On call Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $15.00 per hour Work Location: In person