Maintenance Technician

SALAMANDER CHARLESTON EMPLOYER LLC•Charleston, SC

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of the Director of Engineering, the Maintenance Engineer will maintain and repair all building equipment and systems to include: electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, kitchen, laundry, pool, spa, life safety and air handling equipment. The Maintenance Engineer will ensure all guest rooms are kept in the best condition through preventive maintenance and inspections. Maintains and contributes to a positive work environment.

Requirements

Be able to read and interpret blueprints, operating and maintenance instructions, safety rules, and procedure manuals.
Be able to safely use hand and power tools.
Be able to use communication equipment such as pagers, radios, and phones; and, be able to communicate effectively through written routine reports and correspondence as well as to speak effectively before customers and employees.
Be able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Also, able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Provide guest service in a positive and helpful manner.
Perform routine maintenance in guest rooms such as changing filters and light bulbs, installing radios and televisions, replacing telephones, and repairing furniture and walls.
Make major repairs to gas appliances, ice machines, walk-in coolers and freezers, air handling equipment, and kitchen equipment.
Prioritize work orders and complete them in a thorough and timely manner.
Maintain fire systems, replace smoke detectors, and put out fires.
Keep Director of Engineering and Engineering Sup promptly and fully informed on all problems or unusual matters of significance so prompt corrective action can be taken.
Repair equipment for employee use such as vacuum cleaners, carts, cleaning equipment, and other tools.
Construct and make repairs to structural parts of hotel property such as soldering copper, installing locks, repairing plumbing fixtures, and installing switches, outlets, and wiring.
Make keys and nametags.
Maintain all aspects of plumbing system to include the repair of leaks and unclogging drains.
Troubleshoot and repair pumps and motors.
Conduct required rounds, read meters and gauges, and perform preventive maintenance to extend life of hotel assets.
Research information on unfamiliar equipment before attempting repairs.
Requisition parts and supplies using correct procedures.
Coordinate activities between Engineering and other departments.
Work scheduled shifts, report to work on time, and comply with the hotel’s dress code.
Assist guest and employee comfort levels by adjusting temperatures.
Clean and care for work area, tools, and equipment as well as picking up and removing trash throughout the entire facility and grounds.
Assist Painter
Landscaping department as directed.
Follows and supports Service Commitment and Core Values.