What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Fountainhead Development, Inc.?
About us
Incorporated in 1985, Fountainhead Development, Inc., (FDI), specializes in property management and is the largest privately-owned hotelier in Alaska. FDI owns and operates Sophie Station Suites, Wedgewood Resort, and the Bear Lodge. Each of these properties offers guest accommodations, fine dining establishments, and a variety of guest services. Our commercial properties include holdings in excess of 540,000 square feet of rental space, which we manage, lease, and maintain. This diversified corporation is also involved in the construction industry with a year-round operation developing commercial properties.
Fountainhead Development, Inc. owns and operates the Fountainhead Antique Auto Museum, a collection that features over 84 American-made antique automobiles and showcases the interesting heritage of the automobile during Alaska's post-Gold Rush era. Several autos are the only models of their marques known to remain.
In addition, FDI has a Wildlife Sanctuary at Wedgewood, which is a peaceful, 75-acre reserve that is home to an impressive variety of interior Alaska's wildlife. The sanctuary, a model wetlands restoration project, offers nature trails and observation decks.
Our goal at Fountainhead Development, Inc. is to ensure that guests and staff alike enjoy a positive and professional environment with teamwork as the foundation. If you aspire to quality and excellence in service, we look forward to the opportunity to review your application.
Position Title: Property Maintenance Technician I
Summary: Perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance and repair of a hotel property.
Duties:
- Read work orders and/or receive instructions from management to determine work requirements
- Prioritize, manage and track work flow
- Operate, inspect and test machinery or equipment
- Perform minor building and equipment maintenance and repair at the direction of the Maintenance Manager
- Use hand-tools, precision instruments and power tools
- Carry and move large objects
- Shampoo carpets
- Operate and maintain carpet shampooing machine
- Use cleaning solutions
- Use painting tools, paints and stains
- Sweep and/or shovel exterior walkways and entryways as needed depending on the season
- Pick up and dispose of litter
- Perform general grounds and parking lot maintenance
- Operate company vehicle
- Communicate with other hotel departments and shifts as needed to meet guest’s needs and maintain smooth operation of property functions
- Keep work areas clean and orderly
- Assist with luggage and laundry as needed
- Observe health and safety precautions required to protect people and property
- Report damage, theft, and found articles to management
- All other duties as assigned
Education, Knowledge and Skills:
- Valid Alaska Driver’s License required
- Current driving record sufficient to meet company insurance standards required
- Basic knowledge of general tools and use
- Basic knowledge of general maintenance and repair
- Previous building maintenance related experience and/or education preferred
- Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions preferred
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Able to work effectively as part of a team
- Able to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Customer service skills and knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, to include assessing needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction
- Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to include effectively conveying information to others, and giving full attention to what other people are saying and taking the time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times, taking instruction from multiple sources and communicating with management regarding conflict of priorities
- Able to lift 60 lbs.
- Able to troubleshoot; determine causes of operating errors and decide best course of action
- Able to perform basic maintenance and repairs using the appropriate tools
- Able to perform physical activities that require considerable use and dexterity of arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing and descending stairs and ladders, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, tugging, balancing, walking, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, reaching, laying down and handling of materials
Work Values:
- Attention to Detail – being careful about detail and thorough in completing tasks
- Analytical Thinking – analyzing information and using logic to address issues and problems
- Integrity – being honest and ethical
- Dependability – being reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfilling obligations
- Initiative – willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges
- Cooperation – Being pleasant with others and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
- Tolerance – accepting criticism, and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
Work Location: Wedgewood Resort and Sophie Station Suites
Hours: Generally weekdays, some evenings and weekends may be required for special projects.
Minimum Age: 21
Fountainhead Development, Inc. is a drug and alcohol free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $20.60 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 48 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21
