Hotel Maintenance Technician

DelMonte Hotel Group•Rochester, NY

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About The Position

DelMonte Hotel Group is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Maintenance Technician to maintain the building, equipment, and other physical assets and help provide a positive experience for hotel guests and colleagues. The role includes troubleshooting and repairing facilities and equipment, performing preventive maintenance, maintaining pool and spa equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and local regulations, and assisting with seasonal outdoor work. The technician also helps keep work areas clean, records meter and gauge readings, communicates room-status changes to Front Desk and Housekeeping, responds to fire and life-safety system emergencies, assists other departments with moving and supplies, and provides guest transportation using the hotel shuttle as needed. Compensation is $16.50 per hour and up, based on experience. Comprehensive benefit packages are available for full-time positions. The company also offers hotel and food and beverage discounts, as well as professional development and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

3 to 6 months of related experience in engineering and maintenance or a related area.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work as part of a team and complete tasks individually.
Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Solid organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and a drive to exceed expectations.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment, systems, and facilities, and make appropriate repairs, including painting and wallpaper repair, tub and sink repair, outlet and bulb replacement, woodworking, and concrete and tile repair.
Perform preventive maintenance in guest rooms and on equipment such as laundry equipment, heating and air-conditioning units, ice machines, spa equipment, fire extinguishers, fire and smoke alarms, lawn sprinklers, kitchen appliances, and plumbing, following manufacturer requirements and warranty specifications.
Perform swimming pool and spa maintenance according to manufacturer specifications and local Health Department regulations.
Assist with seasonal outdoor work, including lawn mowing and snow removal.
Maintain the cleanliness of the engineering shop and other work areas.
Log readings from meters, gauges, and other measuring units as required.
Communicate changes in room status to Front Desk and Housekeeping.
Maintain working knowledge of fire alarm and life-safety systems and handle emergencies involving those systems.
Assist other departments with moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies as needed.
Provide safe transportation to guests using the hotel shuttle vehicle as needed.