SUMMARY

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible primarily for general maintenance and repairs in guest suites, meeting space, restaurant and common areas. Guest suite and public area entry-level preventative maintenance are included. The Maintenance Technician will also perform some repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and laundry equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to satisfactorily perform all indicated essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must be capable of maintaining regular and on-time attendance.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of responsible experience in building and mechanical equipment maintenance and repair; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good skill in the use of hand and power tools.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL, SOCIAL AND REASONING SKILLS

· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

· Ability to write simple correspondence.

· Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

· Ability to read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for a variety of chemicals in the hotel, various documents outlining duties and responsibilities of the position. Ability to write log entries.

· Ability to promote positive relationships with guests, visitors and hotel employees. Ability to present a professional appearance and positive attitude at all times.

· Ability to make decisions and carry out detailed procedures and oral instructions during an emergency situation.

· Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform all the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, vibrating and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

General Functions

· Should have basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry concepts.

· Respond to all building related safety concerns.

· Maintain the guest rooms, public space, and back of the hotel areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and tiling to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel

· Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).

· Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management, coworkers and vendors.

· Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.

· Ability to accurately compute and manipulate mathematical calculations.

· Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

· Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger.

· Ability to work well under pressure of check-in/check-out of guests and handle multiple tasks at once.

· Ability to grasp, bend, and stoop; push or pull heavy loads weighing up to 100 lbs.; and lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages, boxes, and luggage.

· Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.

· Honesty and Integrity

· Understand and comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the hotel’s Employee Handbook.

Guests’ Rights Functions

· Maintain the confidentiality of all guest information including any documents or other items witnessed in the guestroom. Report inappropriate or potentially illegal issues to supervisor.

· Ensure that the guestroom is secure during cleaning/service, and prohibit access to anyone without seeing accurate identification (i.e. working keycard).

· Report guest or visitor requests, complaints and/or comments to supervisor.

Safety & Job Hazards Functions

· Ensure work areas are safe

· Procedures regarding cleaners and hazardous materials or objects are strictly followed.

· Equipment and supplies are properly stored.

· Ensure that the Hotel Incident Report is completed for every incident or accident to self or witnessed of both guests and employees, and submitted to supervisor and General Manager.

· Ensure Infection Control (blood borne pathogen) procedures are followed.

· Ensure Hotel Emergency Procedures are followed.

· Promptly report any hazardous conditions and equipment to the supervisor and Hotel General Manager.

Staff Developments Functions

· Attend Orientation and Safety Training as required

· Attend mandatory staff meetings as requested.

Other Duties

Other duties may become necessary from time-to-time. This document does not serve to limit the position and the employee only to duties that fit within this description. A small hotel must sometimes be resourceful and require that internal departments assist each other during increased business demand periods, inclement weather, emergencies, etc. Examples include, but are not limited to, assisting with snow removal, cleaning dining room tables, washing dishes, planting flowers, and so forth.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: No more than 24 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Sumner, WA 98390: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person