Maintenance Technician

What Makes a Holiday Inn Candlewood Suites Hotel General Maintenance Technician?

As a member of the property maintenance team, the General Maintenance Technician is accountable for the proper workings of the hotel. From helping to maintain the hotels plumbing and electrics, to HVAC and pool maintenance, you assist with general facilities upkeep. The General Maintenance Engineer reports to the General Manager and is responsible for maintaining the highest level of quality work to ensure minimal disruption to guests. You have experience in construction trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, basic heating and air conditioning, swimming pool maintenance, painting, caulking, and any similar skills. Your job is to help keep the hotel operating and the guests happy. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Become part of our family and see why so many of our associates have made Kalyan Hospitality their career home.

A Day in the Life:

· The General Maintenance Technician will work under direction to monitor the operations and functions of the interior and exterior areas of the hotel. 

· You will follow the guidelines established by Kalyan Hospitality in a manner that offers continued protection of the company’s assets, associates, and guests. 

· General Maintenance Technician will promote enhanced guest satisfaction. 

· You will perform various engineering skills and construction trades. 

· You may train others in engineering skills and construction trades. 

· You will interact with employees and guests, and you will display sufficient communication skills when communicating in any form.

· You will help promote a collaborative, proactive, and interactive environment with other associates of the hotel. 

Job Requirements:

· 3 years’ minimum experience in a maintenance-type position 

· The ability to communicate operational activities, priorities, and problems with management maintenance and supervisors

· Knowledge of common causes of equipment malfunction 

· The ability to repair and replace basic heating and air conditioner systems

· The ability to perform basic painting and caulking skills

· The ability to use standard hand tools (wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, electricity measurements, etc.) 

· Knowledge of preventative maintenance methods and techniques for maintaining equipment

· The ability to perform tests to check for normal operation of the hotel’s equipment 

· Knowledge of how to test pool and spa chemicals 

· Knowledge of how to handle fire equipment (hand-held extinguishers, fire hoses, etc.) 

· Experienced expertise in the construction trades (highly desired) 

· Previous hotel experience (highly desired) 

· The ability to determine what action should be taken in response to a customer complaint, comment, or inquiry 

· Problem-solving skills 

· The ability to use various tangible and verbal techniques to solve problems with equipment or dispel disagreements between associates 

· The knowledge and ability to identify the appropriate tools, parts, and equipment for use in performing a maintenance task

Perks Benefits and Beyond:

We know that hospitality starts from within, and that’s why we value the employee experience as much as we value our guests’ experience. From our competitive benefits package to our fun-loving spirit, we strive to create an environment that’s equal parts work and play. Our people will always be our first investment. We offer benefits and perks based on full or part time employment:

Full Time Associates:

· Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

· Life insurance

· Short and long-term disability

· Paid time off and holidays

· Competitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)

· 401K Savings Plan with matching funds

· Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)

· Exclusive hotel rate discounts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20