Hotel Maintenance Technician

2675 Ulmerton Rd, Pinellas Park FL

Description

The Hotel Maintenance Technician position is responsible for assisting with and learning the skills to provide upkeep of the general property, its equipment, systems, rooms, furnishings interiors or exteriors of the hotel and provide proper guest services under the direction of the Chief Engineer or General Manager. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To continually support and improve engineering services that effectively address problems affecting both guests and associates. Guest Rooms – plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners, cosmetic items, replacing electrical switches and outlets, and programming TV’s. Public Areas – repairing and/or adjusting all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment, and cosmetic items. Fire Alarm/Life Safety System – to monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation, and to handle emergencies involving the systems. To have a working knowledge of fire sprinklers and emergency power systems. Energy Conservation – to observe energy and utility usage in the hotel and on the grounds. To look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to the Engineering Management. Tools – to clean, lubricate, protect and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. To see that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in the proper storage area. To protect and otherwise maintain your assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management. Emergencies – to be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect our guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status. To inform Engineering Management of any such emergencies. Accident Prevention and Safety – to be aware of all existing departmental Job Safety Analysis and to strive to work in an accident-free manner and to create a safe work environment for others. To continuously look for conditions which may endanger associates or guests of the hotel and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous conditions found. Records – to read, log, track and interpret readings from meters, gauges and other measuring units. To maintain a thorough log of each day’s activities and problems that occur and to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts. Departmental Duties – to clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management. To work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized. To serve as otherwise directed or needed to help maintain the effective and efficient operation of the hotel. This assignment shall be at the discretion of Engineering Management or the hotel General Manager. Keep supervisor updated on assignments. Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested. Strive to become an independent mechanic, able to analyze problems and formulate plans to get work done quickly with a high degree of quality. COMPETENCIES – To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The ability to work weekends and holidays. The ability to read, write and follow instructions. Ability to organize and prioritize time. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules (i.e., Lockout Tagout, JSAs), safety awareness information (such as MSDS) operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, keep logs, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers and associates.