BIENVILLE HOUSE HOTEL- General Building Mechanic Exp Required

Summary This position is located at our Bienville House Hotel. Summary This position is located at our Bienville House Hotel. The General Building Mechanic is primarily responsible for general maintenance and repairs in guest suites, meeting space, restaurant and common areas. Guest suites and public area entry-level preventative maintenance are included. The General Building Mechanic will also perform minor repairs. Essential Functions To perform the General Building Mechanic position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Responsible for engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, hotel property, restaurant and grounds. Respond to engineering and maintenance concerns Perform and/or monitor maintenance and preventative maintenance projects Respond to all building related safety concerns Maintain departmental compliance with hotel maintenance procedures Support hotel departmental maintenance programs and execute daily, weekly and monthly checklists Assist in the supervision of temporary maintenance associates Assist management in specifying proper supplies and equipment for operations Deal with guest related concerns Clean and maintain pool Maintain the guest rooms, public space and back of the hotel areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and tiling to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel Must possess knowledgeable of basic hand and power tools operation Other duties as assigned Requirements Competency Customer Service - Manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; respond to requests for service and assistance; meet commitments Interpersonal – Focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; remain open to the ideas of others and try new things Oral Communication - Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; participate in meetings Team Work - Balance team and individual responsibilities; exhibit objectivity and openness to the views of others; give and welcome feedback; contribute to building a positive team spirit; put success of team above own interests; ability to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; support everyone's efforts to succeed; recognize accomplishments of other team members Written Communication - Ability to read and interpret written information Diversity - Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences Ethics - Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold hotel's values Organizational Support - Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support hotel's goals and values; benefits hotel through outside activities; respect diversity Adaptability - Adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events Attendance and Punctuality - Consistently arrive at work and on time; ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrive at meetings and appointments on time Dependability - Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan Initiative - Volunteer readily; undertake self-development activities; seek increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; look for and takes advantage of opportunities; ask for and offer help when needed Innovation - Display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas; present ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention Judgment - Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions Motivation - Set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcomes obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence; take calculated risks to accomplish goals Planning and Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently Professionalism - Approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to improve performance; monitor own work to ensure quality Quantity - Meet productivity standards; complete work in timely manner; strive to increase productivity; work quickly Safety and Security - Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly Qualifications Previous refrigeration and air condition experience preferably in a hotel maintenance department Basic understanding and knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry concepts Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours) Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to effectively deal with internal associates and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger Ability to work well under pressure of check-in/check-out of guests and handle multiple tasks at once Ability to grasp, bend and stoop, push or pull heavy loads weighing up to 50 lbs. and lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages, boxes and luggage Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance Honesty and Integrity Language Ability Effectively communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-associates and management to their understanding Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals Write routine reports and correspondence in the English language Speak effectively before groups of customers and/or associates of the hotel Math Ability Accurately compute and manipulate mathematical calculations Reasoning Ability Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Work Environment Frequent exposure to work near moving mechanical parts and occasional exposure to vibration Moderate noise level in work environment Physical Demands Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Regularly stand, walk and talk or hear Use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell Occasionally required to sit Climb ladders Position Status and Availability Available to work a full-time, morning (AM) shift, Monday – Sunday including holidays Education And Experience A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and At least two (2) years refrigeration and air conditioning experience Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hotel Monteleone