The Country Inn and Suites Manteno is looking for individual to join our team as a temporary part time maintenance technician.

Entry level position tasked with keeping all equipment and guest rooms in good repair with a minimum of downtime by providing day-to-day maintenance of the hotel. Complete maintenance work orders from all departments on a timely basis by following hotels standard operating procedures.

Continually work towards and support the improvement of engineering service to guests, other departments and fellow staffs.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond and attend to guest repair requests by any/all staff.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests.
• Understand and minimally operate electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Communicate with different types of people to comprehend what they want and to provide them with information and assistance.
• Check for new maintenance requests from the PMS (Property Management System) and update remarks once the task is completed.
• Update the maintenance work order form / Job card and file them.
• Ability to interpret readings from meters & gauges and other measuring units.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Ability to work under pressure situations and exercise good judgement
• Ability to focus attention on details, speed and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information.
• Ability to ensure security of guest room access and hotel property.
• Ability to read and understand test equipment, measuring devices, and safety manuals.
• Preform maintenance activities in the guest room like repairing all types of hardware, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners / HVAC and AC ducts.
• Perform maintenance activities in hotel public areas like plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing and electrical equipment and cosmetic items.
• Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.
• 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.
• Carry out specific oral and written instructions.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance is 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager/Owner and/or other management staff

PREREQUISITES:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent

Experience: Previous hotel-related experience desired, but not necessary. Entry level position

Physical: Requires standing, walking, repetitive motions, hearing, visual acuity, and may on occasion have to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Manteno, IL 60950 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Manteno, IL 60950: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person