Seasonal Maintenance Technician

Description

Seasonal maintenance position covering a variety of needs between 3 boutique hotels in Newport, RI. Experience in plumbing, electrical, HVAC and basic construction preferred. Looking to hire someone who is a team player and willing to help out in other areas of the hotel when maintenance needs are low. Possibility for seasonal housing on site.

Responsibilities
• General repair of plumbing, PTAC units, room furniture, bathroom fixtures and tile, painting, wall vinyl, electronic locks, television, and carpentry
• Complete routine equipment checks and perform preventative maintenance on hotel's machinery, i.e. boilers, chiller, laundry equipment, vacuums, exercise equipment, and ice machines as scheduled
• Perform regular preventative maintenance to guest rooms as assigned
• Respond to guest maintenance requests in a prompt and courteous manner
• Maintain knowledge of the hotel fire alarm sprinkler systems
• Locate and correct in-room heating, ventilation, and air conditioning malfunctions
• Verify daily and communicate to Guest Services about each room in DNR Status
• Clean and sweep parking lot at all entrances, daily (including snow ice removal during winter)
• Care of hotel's grounds including planting, weeding, edging, pruning and mowing
• Read and follow safety labels on chemical bottles; refer to SDS sheets before use; understand the uses of all cleaning equipment; operate hotel equipment in a safe and efficient manner: Equipment may vary by location but may include: Power Washer, Carpet Cleaner, Leaf Blower, Lawn Mower, Parking Lot Sweeper, Golf Cart, Snow Blower

Qualifications
• Provide high level customer service, communicate effectively with guests and team members, follow instructions, ability to learn quickly, pay attention to detail, and maintain composure when working under pressure
• Solid experience performing repairs on mechanical, electrical, kitchen and laundry equipment
• General carpentry skills; knowledge and use of basic hand and power tools required
• Minimum 1 year of general building maintenance or equivalent in a trade profession; Vocational School Certification preferred