General Maintenance

Position Summary

Repairs and replaces all general maintenance related issues as per Hotel Standards. This position requires consistent adherence to policies and procedures of the department as outlined in the Biltmore Standard Operating Procedures (BSOP'S).

Responsibilities

• Respond to Guestrooms maintenance calls.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance in the Guestrooms related but not limited to painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry and all sort of trades necessary to keep rooms in optimum conditions.
• Perform Preventive maintenance as described above in different hotel areas as necessary.
• Assist other engineering staff as required.
• Follow Chief Engineer and / or Hotel Management direction during emergencies such as but not limited to Hurricane, Bomb threat, Fire, National emergencies, etc.
• Any assignment from his supervisor and / or hotel Chief Engineer as required.

Requirements

Experience and Education Required

High School Diploma and Technical School is preferred but not necessary

Minimum five years' experience is preferred.

Skills Required

Success Criteria

Physical Demands

Licenses or Certifications

Standard Specifications

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. This job description reflects the job content at the time of writing and will be subject to periodic change in light of changing operational and environmental requirements. Such changes will be discussed with the job holder and the job description amended accordingly. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel which may include overtime, weekends and holidays. The employee will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department / Division.

The employee will actively follow The Biltmore Hotel policies including Equal Opportunities policies and will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Biltmore standards.