Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Working somewhere you’d rather not be?  Are you looking for your next opportunity?

We offer a fun place to work, an extraordinary team with decades of service and stability, and the ability to grow your career…with a starting hourly rate between $17.00-$19.00/ Hr.

Poplar Bluff Fairfield Inn is a franchised hotel, managed by First Call Hospitality.  As an established hotel management company, First Call Hospitality has developed, owned or managed over 50 properties that offers its employees great training, development opportunities, and a long-term home-base for those who like to work hard with and for a quality organization.  

We are known for the great care we take with our hotels as well as for the owners, the guests and associates alike.

• We know we work in an increasingly competitive industry and guests and associates have more options than ever before.  We also know that our success is directly tied to the performance and behaviors of our associates. You are more than an employee! Our unique culture gives you the opportunity to impact our continuously evolving company but most importantly we give you room to be yourself! 

• We believe in “Bringing Our Best” every day and “Know that we work better when we work together” – which are two of our core values.

• Finally, we work hard – and CELEBRATE our success together!!

The Position:   We’re looking for a Maintenance Technician to perform general repairs in and around the hotel as needed to ensure our hotel stays in top physical condition for our guests.  This is done through a preventive maintenance program, responding quickly to requests from our guests and other team members, and having an eye for detail. Additionally, Maintenance Technicians contribute to the overall safety and security of the hotel by reporting damage, following safety rules, and assisting in emergency situations. 

The Perks: In return for your hard work we offer a competitive benefits package which can be tailored to your needs.

• We Invest in Your Future Success! Training and development programs available.

• Enjoy the Holidays! We offer 6 holidays (paid at time and half for hours worked).

• Employee Social Events!  Who can’t use a great party!? 

• Exceptional benefits including elective Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starting on your first day of work.

The Responsibilities: 

• Completes assigned work orders in the required time frame 

• Assists and responds to guest requests

• Secure and maintain tools, work spaces and equipment 

• Adjust and/or repair mechanical, guest room, and hotel equipment as needed

• Manage building controls and shutoffs in the event of an emergency

• Notify manager of needed supplies and equipment

• Track and update log sheets and work assignment records

• Preventative maintenance of guest room and public spaces as assigned

The Requirements: 

• Demonstrated initiative in completing tasks accurately and on time 

• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems or problems effectively and efficiently 

• Effectively communicate with our guests, vendors, and team members

• Ability to manage and prioritize assigned tasks

• Ability to work alone and make accurate independent decisions as needed

• A minimum of 6 months previous experience in an equal or similar position is required.

Why Should You Apply?

• We offer competitive pay

• We are small enough to be like family…and large enough to be the support you need in what can be a challenging position!

• We have multiple hotels that offer endless advancement and professional development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.  In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we have facilities.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. 

We expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  Improper interference with the ability of our employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including termination.

Apply…come on…see if this position is a good fit?