Hotel Maintenance - Crowne Plaza Kansas City Downtown

Maintenance Technician

Pay Range USD $18.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities:

Will handle routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, pool, and grounds

Maintains rooms in optimal operating condition by performing repairs as needed

Understands the room preventative maintenance program

Prepares preventative maintenance cart for use each day

Repairs televisions, phones, clock radios, etc.

Replaces or repairs damaged bathroom fixtures and executes general plumbing as needed

Maintains the overall appearance of the room; replaces broken mirrors, hangs fixtures, does touch up painting, etc.

Troubleshoots rooms heating/ventilating/air conditioning systems

Uses both power and hand tools regularly in a safe, efficient manner

Performs preventative maintenance throughout other areas of the hotel as well as, including both the front of the house, interior and exterior

Maintains the condition of the hotel lobbies and restaurants

Repairs furniture and decorations as necessary

Repairs carpet, marble and tile

Repairs and maintains kitchen and laundry/housekeeping equipment

Repairs/replaces windows and mirrors

Maintains exterior of building and grounds as necessary

Attends schools or seminars to remain current on proper techniques

May be asked to perform routine pool operations (CPO certification required)

Maintains operating equipment in working condition by performing routine equipment checks and repairs

Maintains and assists in the cleanliness of individual work area

Demonstrates familiarity with the hotel's safety systems and takes corrective action on any maintenance or operating problems which affect the security or operating condition of the hotel

Reports any hazards or injuries in the department and takes immediate action to correct

Contributes to hotels preparedness during fire emergencies by participating in the hotel fire team

Handles master keys in accordance with Company's standards for the overall safety and security of the hotel

Required Skills / Abilities:

Teamwork Skills

Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team

Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior

Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers

Be self-motivated and use time wisely

Maintain open line of communications with each department

Communicate pertinent information

Respond positively to new ideas

Openly accept critical/developmental feedback

Maintain effective communication through the use of meetings, log books and bulletins

Be available to help other departments in emergency situations

Perform other assignments as directed by direct Supervisor

Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.

Safety and Security

OSHA knowledge

Properly handle and account for keys

Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures and security concerns

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process

Must be self-directed

There is minimal direct supervision

Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written

Must possess basic computational ability

Must have a good knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption.

Knowledge of HVAC strongly preferred

Must have knowledge of using Purchase orders and ordering materials

Clean driving record (MVR)

If handling pool duties, CPO required

Ability to obtain and/or maintain any governmental required licenses, certificates or permits.

CPR certification

Desired Software Proficiencies: None

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education / Experience: High school diploma; technical school degree preferred. One to five years in maintenance required

Physical Requirements: Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature generally is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10 degrees F.) and boiler rooms (+110 degrees F.), possible for one hour or more. Must be able to stand 5 hours per day. Sitting and bending, squatting and other motion are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task The worker is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the surrounding noise level. The worker is subject to vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities on whole body. The worker is subject to hazards: including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation. The worker is subject to oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis. Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs on a regular and continuing basis. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently. Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally. Position requires walking and standing most of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task. Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis. Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity. Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception. Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment. Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment. All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Company Standards.

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