Maintenance Technician

Property Management•Austin, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer position is responsible for providing technical and maintenance services throughout the hotel to keep the hotel’s general equipment and systems in excellent condition. Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Comply at all times with Peachtree Hospitality Management Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maintain regular attendance standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Have knowledge and understanding of all department policies and procedures, and communicate and enforce all policies fairly and consistently with staff.

Requirements

Technical and maintenance services skills
Ability to approach guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner
Knowledge and understanding of all department policies and procedures
Ability to perform routine preventive maintenance
Ability to complete report work orders
Ability to check electrical systems and make minor repairs/replacements
Ability to check and make routine and major repairs on hotel equipment (small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools, plumbing systems and fixtures)
Ability to service hotel pool (adjust chemicals, clean filters)
Ability to maintain building exterior and "curb appeal"
Ability to refurbish furniture and fixtures
Ability to paint and finish furniture and fixtures
Ability to respond courteously to guest inquiries, complaints, and requests
Ability to operate heavy machinery
Ability to repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools
Ability to diagnose mechanical problems
Ability to assemble, install, and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment
Ability to perform maintenance work orders in a timely manner
Ability to communicate with other departments
Ability to maintain clean and orderly work areas and storage rooms
Willingness to attend all training/meetings as required by management

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of the building stays in good condition.
Assist with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard.
Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement.
Assist in checking and making routine repairs and assist on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment.
Service the hotel's pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs.
Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, trash removal, and gardening).
Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows, and counters.
Paint and finish furniture and fixtures if needed.
Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
Operation of heavy machinery.
Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
Assemble, install, and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
Perform maintenance work orders in a timely manner to maintain guest satisfaction.
Communicate with other departments pertaining to guest room conditions.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas and storage rooms.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Attend or all/training/meetings as required by management.