MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping all property equipment in good repair with minimal down time. Maintenance is also responsible for completing work orders from all departments on a timely basis by following company standards and procedures. As such, this position requires experience with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and general building knowledge. This is a physically demanding position and will require the ability to lift/carry up to 100 lbs, stand, climb, stoop, bend or kneel. Vision: peripheral, depth perception, close/distant sight. Maintenance is responsible for the upkeep and repair of property. In addition, annual inspections for both facilities as well as a high amount of flexibility is required as there will be "On-call" shifts that you will be contacted for.

Job Responsibilities:

• Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
• Understand and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Effectively utilize and maintain maintenance work order tracking.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Ability to work under pressure situations and exercise good judgments.
• Ability to focus attention on details, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.
• Ability to read and understand test equipment, measuring devices, and safety manuals.
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment.
• To clean, lubricate, protect, and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel.
• To operate as an independent mechanic by analyzing problems, identifying courses of action, and implementing solutions with available resources and to a high degree of quality.
• To be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect guests and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency.
• To monitor fire Alarm / Life Safety System systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical parts breakdown.
• Carry out specific oral and written instructions.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed with approval.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
• Maintains the hotel facility and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Train and instruct other members of the staff through sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned property management team.
• Effectively communicate with the management team regularly regarding needed repairs and plan of action.
• Maintain controls and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of maintenance are achieved.
• Work closely with and gain a working knowledge of Front Desk, Housekeeping, Operations, and necessary aspects of Restaurant & Events Departments.
• Liaison to and assist all company repair men.
• Consistent inspection of the property and determine plan of action to repair any issues.
• Upkeep of seasonal property maintenance (snow removal, lawn care etc.).
• Follow state and company guidelines for maintaining hot tubs.
• Pest control in coordination with a pest removal service.
• Provide minimal service to Red River as time allows. Assist them with contracting for larger repairs.

Preferred candidate will have a service gas tech license and refrigeration experience. Must have your own reliable vehicle and be able to travel to numerous company locations.