Maintenance Representative

Description

Job purpose

Maintenance is what keeps a hotel running smoothly. To deliver a great guest experience – a Maintenance Representative will make sure everything is working so guests are safe and comfortable.

Duties and responsibilities

• Complete minor repairs such as replacing ceiling tiles, filters, light bulbs, patching vinyl, painting, repairs to pipe lines, toilets, sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties as detailed in the hotel preventative maintenance calendar
• Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work
• Monitor efficiency of equipment and electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, guest entrance/access doors, television sets, lighting systems and make minor repairs and/or replacements to ensure things are working properly and efficiently at all times
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows and counters. Paint and finish furniture and fixtures in guest rooms, if needed
• Maintain front entrance area, parking area and/or garage, and street entrance in a clean and presentable manner
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the exterior of the facility, grounds, pool and exercise/sport facilities  (including property signs and lighting)
• Ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc. using established hotel procedures
• Replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimize waste
• Follow established safety procedures at all times. Immediately report any health and safety incident, unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor or manager on duty

Qualifications

Qualifications and requirements

Basic reading, writing and math skills and 1+ year(s) of general building maintenance and repair experience.  

This job requires ability to perform the following:

•     Carrying, lifting, pulling or pushing items weighing up to 100 pounds/45 kilograms – 300 pounds/136 kilograms

•     Frequently standing up and moving about the facility

•     Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility

•     Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling

•     Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical skills, preventive maintenance procedures, and reasonable understanding of building equipment and hand tools.

•     Communication skills are used frequently when interacting with the other hotel staff and hotel guests

•     Reading and writing abilities are used to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive instructions for the day or to read equipment repair manuals

•     Mathematical skills, including basic math, are used frequently

•     Have the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays