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Hotel Maintenance

Job Description

Responsible for the repair of all HVAC, refrigeration, pools/water features, plumbing, electrical, irrigation, life safety, electrical and mechanical equipment/systems. Respond and monitor all guest rooms and public spaces, equipment, and PM programs to ensure the reliability, safety, and comfort of all staff and guests.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Ability to understand Guests' service needs. Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration and think clearly when providing service to Guests. Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions. Ability to converse calmly with irate Guests', co-workers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations. Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision. Ability to work cohesively with co-workers and other departments as part of a team. Work does involve reading and visual inspection of written materials at close range. Ability to follow supervisor's instructions. Ability to arrive at work on time in full uniform prepared with tools and all equipment needed for service. Clock in and out; sign in and out for each shift. Ability to keep work area clean and neat, free from dust and litter. Ability to adhere to all hotel policies and procedures Ability to adhere to all safety and emergency policies and procedures. Position requires basic skills in the following: Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Heating systems Ventilation systems Air conditioning systems Chiller/boiler controls Expansion tanks and make up systems Cooling towers Supply fans Fan coil units Refrigerators & Walk In Boxes Ice makers Dryer systems Condenser loops Electrical Troubleshoot Equipment controls Maintain in safe condition all power distribution and electrical systems throughout hotel Applicable codes Read schematics and blue prints Set up electrical systems for guest functions Install conduit runs Generator transfer switch Mechanical Motors Pumps Exhaust fans Laundry Equipment Chillers Boilers Machinery (large & small) Related equipment Generators Read and understand blueprints Plumbing Weld Braze Solder Assemble piping Applicable codes Water treatment and related chemicals Water distribution and balance Read and understand blueprints Pneumatic/Electronic Systems & Controls Compressors Relays Receiver controllers EMS computers EMS modules & field wiring Adjustment and calibration of controls, stats and devices Flow restrictors Related test equipment Direct digital Read and understand blueprints Failure modes Carpentry & Finish Skills Rough & finish carpentry Laminate Drywall/Taping/floating Tile (ceramic, quarry, VCT, marble) Wall Vinyl Carpet Furniture touch up & repair Painting Kitchen Equipment Dish machines Steamers Boilers Warmers Ansul/fire suppression systems Urns Choppers Mixers Kettles Ovens Kitchen exhaust systems Energy conservation Chiller efficiency Boiler efficiency Cooling tower efficiency Plate & frame theory Chart & graphic utility consumption Application of VFD's Lighting efficiencies Lighting controls Programming of EMS General Building Roofing inspection, P.M., and repairs Asphalt and concrete repairs Masonry repair Landscape and grounds Siding and façade (coatings, caulking, inspections) Interior and exterior recreational facilities & equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Guest Rooms:
plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners, cosmetic items, replacing electrical switches and outlets, assisting with high speed internet problems, HVAC problems and programming TV's.
Public Areas:
plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment and cosmetic items.
Fire alarm/Life safety system:
monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems. To have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.
Energy Conservation:
to observe energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds. To look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to Engineering Management.
Tools:
clean, lubricate, protect and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. To see that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in proper storage area. To protect and otherwise maintain your assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management.
Emergencies:
Be available for any emergencies and act in and engineering capacity to protect our guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status. To inform Engineering Management of any such emergencies.
Accident Prevention and Safety:
to strive to work in an accident free manner and to create a safe work environment for others. To continuously look for conditions which may endanger associates or guest of the hotel and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous conditions found.
Records:
to read, log, track and interpret reading from meters, gauges and other measuring units. To maintain a thorough log of each day's activities and problems that occur and to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts.
Departmental Duties:
to clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management. To work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized. To serve as otherwise directed or needed to help maintain the effective and efficient operation of the hotel.
General:
Complete all work assigned in a safe and professional manner. Maintain communications with supervisors to ensure that all needed materials, tools and supplies are available or on order. Follow up on any items that may be on back order. Keep supervisor updated on assignments. Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested. Conducts room preventative maintenance on all hotel rooms, buildings and equipment. Assists with picking up trash in the hotel back and front of house. Assists guests as needed. Assists with security and safety checks for the property through visual checks. Follow supervisor's instructions and completes other duties as directed or assigned. Experience Required 2 year(s): Maintenance Experience 1 year(s): Customer Service Education Required High School or better
Licenses & Certifications Preferred HVAC Certificate Fire Safety Director NY Skills Preferred Decision Making Critical Thinking Customer Service Behaviors Preferred Thought Provoking:
Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations Preferred Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help
Goal Completion:
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Ability to Make an
Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Job Type:
Full-time Work Location:
In person

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

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A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.

$45,510 / year median in Mississippi

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