Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician inspects and performs major and minor repairs on hotel equipment, thereby assuring the smooth operation of hotel mechanical functions. Reports any and all unusual conditions and situations which may endanger mechanical functions or operations of the hotel to the Chief Engineer.Essential Job FunctionsEffectively and professionally communicates with co-workers and supervisors.Follow company policies and procedures.Ensures all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies are corrected.Administers preventative maintenance program as required, properly completing work orders on time.Completes training regarding safety, security, department procedures and service guidelines.Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.Meets with vendors and suppliers to review the scope of work and the products and materials required for repair activities.Obtains pricing and bids as directed.Attendance is a key component of this position.Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with Company standards; wears the appropriate uniform or attire.Maintains open and effective communication with team members and management.Attends and participates in team meetings.Adheres to established safety and emergency procedures and protocols, this includes Company, federal, and state specific regulations and guidelines.Completes all required Company training/compliance courses as assigned.Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent.ExperienceA minimum one (1) year of experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services for a hotel.Skills & AbilitiesThis position requires the capability to understand and follow both oral and written directions, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with others in English and interact successfully with internal and external customers.Customer service skills.Able to maintain a positive and professional working environment.Fosters a culture of excellence.Attention to detail.Analytical and problem-solving skills.Able to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.Basic knowledge of Google Docs/Microsoft Word.Basic knowledge of Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel.Basic knowledge of Gmail/Microsoft Outlook.Basic math skills.Performs well with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.Able to communicate appropriately and effectively with all levels of management and external stakeholders.Ability to effectively listen, understand, and resolve challenges and concerns from management, team members, and guests.Knowledge of key industry trends, regulations, and the current industry landscape.Able to engage diplomatically and effectively with third party operators and owners, empathizing, and reacting appropriately to partner feedback and helping resolve issues where necessary.Ability to adjust effectively to evolving work environments and shifting customer (internal/external) requirements.Able to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and support diversity and inclusion within the organization.Travel RequirementsNo travel required.Physical DemandsClimbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Specifically, when the amount of climbing exceeds that needed for ordinary motion.Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Specifically, when the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary motion and maintenance of body equilibrium.Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Specifically, if it is to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Specifically, for long distances or moving from one work site to another often.Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Specifically, if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.Hands to Fingers: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.No special visual requirements.Close Vision: Clear vision at 20 inches or less. Required to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading or visual inspections.Distance Vision: Clear vision at 20 feet or more. Required to perform an activity where the seeing job is arm's reach or beyond.Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors.Peripheral Vision: Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.Depth Perception: Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships (three-dimensional).Focus Ability: Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.Heavy Work: Work that requires constant walking or standing and involves the ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds on occasion. Activities often include significant physical exertion such as pushing, pulling, climbing, or working in physically demanding conditions.Work EnvironmentExtreme Cold, Outdoor: Exposure to weather-related extreme temperatures, wind, rain, and/or snow with no effective protection from the cold.Extreme Heat, Outdoor: Exposure to weather-related extreme temperatures, wind, and/or humidity with no effective protection from the heat.Extreme Cold, Indoor: Exposure to temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour which are not weather related.Extreme Heat, Indoor: Exposure to temperatures typically above 80 degrees for periods of more than one hour which are not weather related.Excessive Noise: Exposure to sufficient noise (caused by machines, music, voices, etc.) that warrants shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level.Vibrations: Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.General Hazards: Exposure to a variety of physically hazardous conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working with explosives, on scaffolding, and/or high places.Biological Hazards: Exposure to pathogens caused by working with blood