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