Maintenance Person

Maintenance Person

The Maintenance Person contributes to the hotel's commitment to high-quality guest satisfaction and teamwork by safely and efficiently maintaining the property i.e. performs preventative maintenance; repairs on mechanical, electrical, kitchen, and laundry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on building systems, equipment, and machinery to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to identify issues and implement effective repairs.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests, staff, and management, and prioritize tasks based on urgency and impact on operations.
• Conduct regular inspections and testing of building systems, including fire alarms, emergency lighting, elevators, and generators, to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection findings, maintenance activities, and equipment performance to facilitate tracking and reporting.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations such as power outages, plumbing leaks, and other critical incidents, and take appropriate actions to mitigate risks and minimize disruptions to operations.
• Coordinate with other departments and external contractors as needed to address emergency repairs and ensure guest safety and satisfaction.
• Perform general repairs and maintenance tasks to upkeep the appearance and functionality of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities.
• Assist with renovations, remodeling projects, and equipment upgrades to enhance the overall guest experience and maintain the competitiveness of our property.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, as well as company policies and procedures related to maintenance operations.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of maintenance activities, including work orders, equipment manuals, and safety inspections.

Skills Required

• Provide high-level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure

Technical

• Solid experience performing repairs on mechanical, electrical, kitchen and laundry equipment
• General carpentry skills; knowledge and use of basic hand and power tools required

Experience / Education

• Minimum 1 year of general building maintenance or equivalent in a trade profession; Vocational School Certification preferred.

Physical Demands

• This is a very physically demanding job that requires extended periods of walking, standing, bending, lifting, twisting and kneeling. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable eligible individuals to perform the essential functions.

The Olympia Companies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to qualified applicants without regard to such characteristics as race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable law.