Maintenance Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping all property equipment in good repair with minimal down time. Maintenance is also responsible for completing work orders from all departments on a timely basis by following company standards and procedures. As such, this position requires experience with carpentry, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and general building knowledge. This is a physically demanding position and will require the ability to lift/ carry up to 100 lbs, stand, climb, stoop, bend or kneel. Vision: peripheral, depth perception, close/ distant sight. Maintenance is responsible for the upkeep and repair of property. In addition, annual inspections for both facilities as well as a high amount of flexibility is required as there will be “On-call” shifts that you will be contacted for.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
• Understand and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Effectively utilize and maintain maintenance work order tracking.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Ability to work under pressure situations and exercise good judgments.
• Ability to focus attention on details, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.
• Ability to read and understand test equipment, measuring devices, and safety manuals.
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment.
• To clean, lubricate, protect, and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel.
• To operate as an independent mechanic by analyzing problems, identifying courses of action, and implementing solutions with available resources and to a high degree of quality.
• To be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect guests and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency.
• To monitor fire Alarm / Life Safety System systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical parts breakdown.
• Carry out specific oral and written instructions.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed with approval.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.
• Maintains the hotel facility and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Train and instruct other members of the staff through sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned property management team.
• Effectively communicate with the management team regularly regarding needed repairs and plan of action.
• Maintain controls and procedures to ensure that the highest standards of maintenance are achieved.
• Work closely with and gain a working knowledge of Front Desk, Housekeeping, Operations, and necessary aspects of Restaurant & Events Departments.
• Liaison to and assist all company repair men.
• Consistent inspection of the property and determine plan of action to repair any issues.
• Upkeep of seasonal property maintenance (snow removal, lawn care etc.).
• Follow state and company guidelines for maintaining hot tubs.
• Pest control in coordination with a pest removal service.
• Provide minimal service to Red River as time allows. Assist them with contracting for larger repairs.

Preferred candidate will have a service gas tech license and refrigeration experience. Must have your own reliable vehicle and be able to travel to numerous company locations.