Part Time Maintenance/Houseman

Home 2 Suites is looking to hire a part time maintenance technician / houseman. Please see job duties below for both areas.

Maintenance Technician

Summary

Assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the physical structure of the hotel in good repair to include Guest Rooms, Meeting Space, Restaurant and all other areas of the hotel.

Job Duties

• Ensures observance of safety precautions.
• Performs inspection and reports discrepancies.
• Maintains pressure boilers, electrical equipment, lifting and power distribution.

• Performs minor fans and air-conditioning repairs.
• Performs minor electrical and mechanical repairs to equipment throughout the hotel.
• Performs rough carpentry work, drywall and painting repairs.
• Performs routine plumbing repairs, including installation of toilet, sinks, and other hardware & fixtures, and laundry/kitchen equipment.
• Updates engineering log during assigned shift.
• Assists Chief Engineer in administration of an on-going preventive maintenance program for equipment and guest rooms.
• Assists in administration of special franchise maintenance programs. Reviews maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work assignments.
• Coordinating with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Performs preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis as per brand specific standards.
• Services the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Completes maintenance logs and follows the tracking system.
• Maintains the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (i.e., snow removal, lawn care, painting).
• Maintain pool as per Brand, Baywood and County requirements.
• Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management.

• Maintains a professional image, including grooming, verbiage, and body language, at all times.
• Warmly greets both guests and coworkers (using the 10/5, first & last rule) every time they come in contact.
• Actively listens to guests, responding appropriately to their questions and/or concerns. Seeks guidance and/or assistance from others to ensure satisfaction.
• Fosters teamwork by offering assistance to others, as needed.
• Continuously monitors the surroundings at work, in order to identify any cleanliness, safety, security, or building upkeep issues. Reports discrepancies to the proper department.
• Contributes to a safe work environment by following proper safety guidelines in matters of attire, utilizing protective gear, and following safety procedures.
• Recommends other Baywood properties to our guests, when appropriate.
• Makes a genuine effort to identify and seize each golden opportunity to ‘WOW the guest!’ demonstrating our motto ‘It’s Better at Baywood!

Skills/Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred; Technical school training in maintenance and related field preferred
• Previous hotel experience preferred; however, ability gained through 2 years related employment (customer service) or on-the-job training may substitute for actual Front Desk experience.

• Requires ability to stand/walk the entire shift.
• Requires ability to perform light to medium physical labor which includes: lifting, bending, reach, stretching, climbing (ladders), pushing, and pulling.
• Requires ability to communicate orally and in writing with maintenance/hotel staff/guests.
• Requires ability to lift 50 lbs frequently,

• Walking and Standing: 95%
• • Must be able to carry 50 lbs. up to 25 feet.

• Lifting, Push/Pull: 90%
• • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. regularly.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. to the waist, chest, and above the head.
  • Ability to push housekeeping or laundry cart regularly.
• Sitting: 5%
• Bending, Stooping, Reaching: 90% (throughout the entire shift).
• • Must be able to bend at the knees with up to 50 lbs., standing to an upright position.
• Driving: 5% (up to 25% if hotel has shuttle service)
• Traveling: none

• Inside: Protection from weather conditions (50%), but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• Outside Labor is required (up to 50%)

• Ability to read and understand and communicate chemical labels, and Safety Data Sheets, Instructions.
• Ability to gain knowledge of applicable franchise standards and procedures.
• Ability to complete applicable maintenance forms and to communicate any problems and/or unusual conditions to management
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals
• Ability to positively communicate with guests and co-workers.
• Ability to work within scheduling guidelines.
• Ability in carpentry, routine plumbing, minor electrical work, minor mechanical repairs and safety precautions.
• Ability to work with minimal or no supervision.
  
  Houseman

  
  Summary

  Performs routine duties in the cleaning and servicing of any area which may be assigned; supplies area with items which are required for the convenience and comfort of the guest.

  Job Duties

  • Cleans drink and vending machines and all surrounding areas.
  • Empties all trash receptacles and ashtrays in corridors and public areas.
  • Cleans all outside area walkways; sweeps stairways and landings; cleans railings and washes all EXIT doors.
  • Cleans public restrooms.
  • Washes windows as per schedule. (Using Housekeeper’s Report Form, sets schedule for window cleaning using dates as record.)
  • Cleans elevators, tracks, chrome, and stainless steel at each landing.
  • Spot-cleans walls and doors; removes cobwebs; cleans fire extinguisher areas.
  • Wipes baseboards, railings, telephones, walls, vending areas, exit doors.
  • Collects soiled linen from Room Attendant carts and delivers to area assigned.
  • Vacuums all inside corridors and shampoos carpets.
  • Assists in keeping all storage areas and linen rooms clean. Assists Housekeeper in checking supplies, opening cartons, and placing supplies neatly on shelves.
  • Assists in making beds and cleaning rooms (flips mattresses periodically when necessary), as instructed by Housekeeper.
  • Delivers room service and picks up room service trays when needed, where applicable.
  • Delivers cribs and rollaway beds to guest rooms.
  • Patrols pool area – cleans tables, empties garbage, removes used towels and replaces as necessary, cleans workout facilities.
  • Reports to Housekeeper any necessary information.
  • Removes dirty linen.
  • Inspects exterior of building including parking lot for trash, empties receptacles, removes cigarette butts.
  • Inspects marketing collateral, replacing expired or damaged items.
  • Cleans & disinfects lobby bathrooms including: basin, toilet, tile, flooring, and walls using approved cleaning chemicals.
  • Cleans mirrors, windows, vent cover, glass doors.
  • Reports items that require repair or additional cleaning to the appropriate person/department.
  • Restocks housekeeping cart.
  • Vacuums hallways.
  • Turns in all lost and found articles immediately as per proper procedure.
  • Operates a light vacuum cleaner
  • Collects soiled linen from Room Attendant carts and delivers to area assigned.
  • Collects trash from Room Attendant carts, discarding them in main trash receptacle.
  • Assists in making beds and cleaning rooms (flips mattresses periodically when necessary), as instructed by Housekeeper.
  • Assists with deep cleaning efforts including moving furniture, shampoo carpets.
  • Assists in keeping all storage areas and linen rooms clean. Checks supplies, opening cartons, and placing supplies neatly on shelves.
  • Assists engineer with handling items/equipment which require team lifting.
  • Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management.
  
  Consistently models the behavior of a ‘Baywood Ambassador’ who:
  • Maintains a professional image, including grooming, verbiage, and body language, at all times.
  • Warmly greets both guests and coworkers (using the 10/5, first & last rule) every time they come in contact.
  • Actively listens to guests, responding appropriately to their questions and/or concerns. Seeks guidance and/or assistance from others to ensure satisfaction.
  • Fosters teamwork by offering assistance to others, as needed.
  • Continuously monitors the surroundings at work, in order to identify any cleanliness, safety, security, or building upkeep issues. Reports discrepancies to the proper department.
  • Contributes to a safe work environment by following proper safety guidelines in matters of attire, utilizing protective gear, and following safety procedures.
  • Recommends other Baywood properties to our guests, when appropriate.
  • Makes a genuine effort to identify and seize each golden opportunity to ‘WOW the guest!’ demonstrating our motto ‘It’s Better at Baywood!

  Skills/Qualifications

  Educational/Vocational Preparation:
  • Some high school education (grade 9) preferred
  
  Additional Skills:
  • Ability to read and understand and communicate chemical labels, and Safety Data Sheets, Instructions.
  • Ability to gain knowledge of applicable franchise standards and procedures.
  • Ability to complete applicable housekeeping forms and to communicate any problems and/or unusual conditions to management
  • Ability to read and comprehend manuals
  • Ability to positively communicate with guests and co-workers.
  • Ability to work within scheduling guidelines.
  • Ability to work with minimal or no supervision
  • Ability to follow schedule and ability to perform physical labor.
  • Ability to read and understand chemical labels, and Safety Data Sheets, Instructions.
  • Requires ability to perform light to moderately heavy housekeeping duties using the approved chemicals and equipment
  
  Physical Demands:
  • Walking and Standing: 100%
  • • Must be able to carry 50 lbs. up to 25 feet.
  • Lifting, Push/Pull: 90%
  • • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. regularly.
    • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. to the waist, chest, and above the head.
    • Ability to push housekeeping or laundry cart regularly.
  • Sitting: none
  • Bending, Stooping, Reaching: 90% (throughout the entire shift).
  • • Must be able to bend at the knees with up to 50 lbs., standing to an upright position.
  • Driving: none
  • Traveling: none

  Environmental Conditions:

  • Inside: Protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
  • Outside: Some exposure to weather conditions (cleans parking lot), may assist maintenance during inclement weather.