Maintenance Technician

Fairfield Whitsett•Whitsett, NC

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, meeting spaces, and hotel back-of-house and front-of-house areas. This is a part-time position scheduled for Saturdays and Sundays only. The technician maintains and repairs hotel equipment and facilities, responds to guestroom maintenance requests, supports preventive maintenance and life-safety inspections, and keeps work areas and supplies organized. The role also includes reporting unsafe conditions, responding to alarms and emergencies, attending meetings and training, and conducting daily tours of the property and exterior perimeter.

Requirements

Minimum high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Prior knowledge and use of door lock systems, construction-related tools, and equipment.
Experience repairing laundry room, kitchen, and general hotel equipment.
Current certifications required by applicable federal, state, or local authorities for relevant trades, such as HVAC or pool operation.
A pre-employment background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of progressive experience in hotels, construction, general maintenance, or related fields.
Experience using Quore or other hotel maintenance-related applications.
Experience with brand standards.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all work order policies and procedures.
Maintain and repair equipment in laundry rooms, kitchens, guestrooms, event areas, restaurants, offices, and public spaces.
Contact the Chief Engineer and coordinate with vendors for repairs requiring professional expertise.
Repair air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, and electrical fixtures according to manufacturer specifications.
Keep work areas clean and organized.
Maintain and repair carpets, wall coverings, furniture, painted surfaces, and appliances.
Change burned-out light bulbs and complete other assigned cosmetic repairs.
Complete detailed interior and exterior cleaning assignments as needed.
Maintain chemical levels in automatic mechanical systems.
Maintain carts and ensure proper storage and inventory of supplies.
Repair irrigation or sprinkler systems and remove and install water heaters.
Report unsafe conditions immediately.
Respond to employee emergency situations using information in M.S.D. sheets.
Participate in inspections of life-safety systems, including extinguishers and smoke alarms.
Follow the Preventative Maintenance program.
Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain files of and become familiar with operational manuals and equipment warranty agreements.
Follow up immediately on alarms, determine their location and cause and emergency status, and report findings to Guest Services and/or the General Manager.
Attend monthly all-employee meetings and other functions required by management.
Attend fire drills and training.
Maintain key controls.
Conduct a daily tour of the hotel and exterior perimeter, remove debris and trash, and check lighting and irrigation.