Maintenance Worker

The Hilton Houston Westchase hotel is looking to hire a Maintenance Engineer. The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operation, maintenance, service and repair of equipment as assigned. This person is also responsible for participating in the preventative maintenance program, handling guest requests and other work orders as assigned. This person is also responsible for performing the job in a safe and efficient manner and performing trade jobs, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, etc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.

· Maintain regular attendance in compliance with hotel standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

· Comply at all times with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

· Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.

· Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include: vinyl repair, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repairs, etc.

· Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, the swimming pool and hot tub.

· Perform plumbing repair, laundry equipment repair, preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request.

· Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk with findings.

· Patch and paint walls.

· Keep the mechanical and electrical hotel equipment in good working condition.

· Make room inspections daily and as necessary.

· Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely manner.

· Attend monthly all-employee meetings and any other functions required by management.

· Ensure that pool and spa are in compliance with area health codes.

· Use proper two-way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees; ensure the proper use of radio etiquette within department.

· Conduct daily property tour of the hotel and exterior perimeter for debris and trash removal; Check the lighting and irrigation periodically.

· Must wear required uniform, must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.

· Must be able to work morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

· Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment

This role is an onsite position and requires the employee to perform their work duties at the job site location. the employee will be exposed to typical equipment and temperatures found on a hotel property. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education And/or Experience:

· Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.

· Familiar with chillers, cooling towers, chemical treatments, pneumatics, control systems, water systems, boilers, refrigeration, compressors, etc. is a plus.

· Strong technical skills in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, carpentry, etc. HVAC certification required.

· Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.

· Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.

· Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as dates and time.

· Ability to apply deductive skills to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to problem solve with concrete variables in standardized situations.

· State Safety Certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are to representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat and outdoor environments. The employee is required to stoop, kneel or crouch, Lift and pull. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $18