Maintenance Technician for Rodeway Inn Colonial Heights

Rodeway Inn Colonial Heights I-95 is located in scenic Colonial Heights, welcoming both business and leisure travelers to one of the most beautiful parts of Southeastern Virginia. Our property combines the amenities and comfort travelers expect from the Rodeway Inn brand with a boutique hotel experience in majestic Colonial Heights County.

As we move into our fall season, we are searching for a Full-Time Maintenance Technician to join our team of professionals. Reporting to the General Manager, the Maintenance Technician directs and implements maintenance programs aimed at keeping an attractive and functional environment for our guests.  Our Maintenance department inspects, sustains, and repairs mechanical, electrical, and other equipment used by the guests to enhance the quality of their stay.

This position is ideal for someone with landscaping, HVAC, or general maintenance experience looking for a stable, long-term position in the hospitality industry. If you are initiative-taking and looking for more than just your next job, please apply today for consideration

Job Responsibilities:

• Creates a safe and attractive environment for guests and associates by ensuring the hotel is maintained in accordance with safety standards
• Completes hotel room and building repairs such as replacing filters, light bulbs, door locks, screen doors, and painting
• Performs repairs on toilets, sinks, laundry facilities, and other hotel fixtures
• Develops plans for completing routine, preventative maintenance, and renovations
• Coordinates work with hotel department managers
• Ensures hotel adheres to all regulatory and safety standards by meeting with government and insurance inspectors and taking corrective action as needed
• Performs repairs on housekeeping equipment including carts, vacuums, and carpet cleaners
• Assists in laundry with changing chemicals on machines and cleaning lint screens
• Empties outdoor trash receptacles and dog waste receptacles at regular intervals
• Maintains a friendly, cheerful, and courteous demeanor
• Maintains customers’ privacy
• Treats all coworkers with respect
• Adheres to all hotel policies and procedures as outlined by hotel standards and Federal, State, and Local laws, including OSHA regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Successful Candidates Must:

• Eighteen years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years hotel or apartment maintenance experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic electrical and plumbing maintenance
• Experience with general maintenance tools
• Troubleshooting ability with skills in painting, HVAC, and carpentry
• Computer skills such as typing and navigating property management systems required
• Knowledge of surrounding areas and local events
• Ability to work weekends