Maintenance Technician

Lead maintenance technician to oversee the Sonesta Essentials Hotel Fairmont WV.Responsible for the overall maintenance and upkeep of the properties, while ensuring that all preventative maintenance programs are completed. This would be a set rotating schedule between both locations, unless otherwise needed for certain situations. Reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to each property is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure fulfillment of preventative maintenance program to specific brand standards.
• Perform Guestroom Preventative Maintenance. Review any problems with the General Manager and recheck room/suite before releasing to Housekeeping/Front Office.
• Organize, and maintain a current inventory of all supplies.
• Prioritize and complete work orders in a timely manner. Monitor all deficiencies. Communicate to the requesting party upon completion when needed.
• Ability to patch and finish drywall.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, the use of a multimeter, ability to effectively troubleshoot, and repair issues as needed.
• General knowledge of basic plumbing repairs, such as (but not limited to), replacing float/flush valves in toilets, shower cartridges, and diverter valves.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain a Maintenance Work Order Log.
• Repair HVAC as required; and clean HVAC coils semi-annually or as required.
• Repair appliances as required.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of brand standard key control policies and procedures are adhered to
• Check Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors throughout hotels on a scheduled basis according to brand standard.
• Ensure routine preventive maintenance on equipment is done. This is including, but not limited to laundry equipment, heating, and air condition units, ice machines, fire extinguishers, fire/smoke alarms, lawn sprinklers, fire equipment and plumbing. These are performed as required by the manufacturer and in accordance with the warranty specifications.
• Maintain the hotel grounds; curb appeal and building exteriors consistently.
• Develop and maintain maintenance department programs to assure that the Quality Assurance Program for each brand criteria are met.
• Coordinate with other departments to fulfill guest special requests. Constant and effective communication required.
• Assist the General Manager in resolving engineering guest concerns.
• Educate and lead all department personnel on emergency procedures, key control, safety, and life safety precautions.
• Establish department communication and information systems through all forms of communications, including logs, department meetings, coaching and counseling.
• Communication changes in suite/room status with the Front Desk and Housekeeping.
• Answer guest questions regarding hotels and local area facilities and services.
• Ensure that three quotes are received for any repairs that cannot be made property level.
• Build and maintain good relationships with outside contractors, as well as periodically monitor their work to ensure that it is up to brand standards.
• Maintain a contractor log of when other contractors come to the property, the scope of work for the visit, and when they leave the property.
• Ensure all standards are adhered to at all times.
• Must wear proper uniform, and PPE at all times in accordance with the Standards of Appearance policy
• SKILLS:
• Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
• Plumbing knowledge to address leaks, clogs or other drainage problems
• Electrical wiring capabilities to manage problems with the building's electricity
• Carpentry ability to handle basic repairs around the building
• Grounds keeping if the facility contains lawns or other outdoor areas in need of maintenance
• Interpersonal skills to interact with employees or residents of the building in a pleasant manner
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked
• Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the building

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Multiple locations

Salary : $16 - $18