Part- Time Hotel Maintenance Technician

Aileron Management•West Des Moines, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Hotel Maintenance Technician performs property maintenance and repairs at the Hampton Inn West Des Moines/Lake Drive. The role involves gathering and responding to work orders, assessing equipment or facility problems, determining appropriate repairs, and maintaining the hotel's functionality, safety, and physical condition according to operating and safety standards. The technician also communicates repair and guest-room service status to the Front Desk, General Manager, and Executive Housekeeper, and responds courteously to guest questions, complaints, and requests. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with days that vary. The work takes place indoors in a hotel and outside, uses tools and safety equipment continuously, and may occasionally involve exposure to fumes, gases, odors, dust, and biohazards. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling equipment, reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, stooping, climbing stairs, and communicating. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or placing of items up to 50 pounds is required.

Requirements

Attention to detail.
Ability to work weekends and holidays.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to bend over, stoop, and crawl.
Ability to perform physically active work.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, handle objects and equipment, reach overhead and below the knees, bend, twist, pull, stoop, climb stairs, and communicate.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or place items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.
Maintenance experience preferred.
Passion for performing repairs.

Responsibilities

Maintain the physical functionality and safety of the facility.
Respond promptly and efficiently to guest calls and team-member work orders to assess and repair machinery or equipment.
Perform repairs and maintenance involving carpentry, plumbing, tiling, electrical work, wall surfaces, painting, HVAC, and masonry.
Conduct inspections to identify preventive maintenance needs.
Record completed repairs and report items requiring further attention.
Maintain the hotel's physical condition in accordance with operating and safety standards, ensuring service requests and repairs are handled correctly and promptly.
Inspect guest-room electrical appliances and circuits, including refrigeration controls, televisions, and lighting systems, and make repairs as needed.
Provide guest-room service and repair status updates to the Front Desk, General Manager, and Executive Housekeeper.
Respond courteously and promptly to guest questions, complaints, and requests.
Properly maintain tools, workspaces, and equipment.
Complete preventive maintenance checklists and other maintenance records.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans, eligible the first of the month after 30 days.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Account.
Short-term disability and accident plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid vacation, up to 10 days per year.
Paid sick time, up to 5 days per year.
Seven paid holidays per year.
Referral program offering $500 for referring someone.
Employee recognition program with gift cards.
Employee discounts.
On-Demand Pay access to earned wages before the regular paycheck.
Hilton Team Member Travel Program: up to 30 room nights per year from $35 and up, 50% off for family and friends, and 50% off at hotel-operated restaurants.