Painter/ Maintenance Engineer

IHG•Los Angeles, CA

20h•$43•Onsite

About The Position

Keeping our hotel running smoothly is vital to our guest's experience – as Painter/Maintenance Engineer you’ll keep everything looking sharp and running like clockwork. From simple repairs to forward-thinking for the next day. With naturally high standards to support our own, you’ll approach every task with devotion and pride. The Painter/ Maintenance Engineer is responsible for painting, plastering, and wallpapering guest rooms and public areas to ensure a safe, efficient, well-maintained hotel environment. Other duties include hotel preventative maintenance and guest calls.

Requirements

At least one year of maintenance or repair work experience.
A high school diploma or related vocational training.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, a building management program and/or any other reporting tools.
Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrics and preventative maintenance procedures.
Fitness – ability to be on feet most of the day, and will need to bend and kneel a lot. Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling up to 150 lbs.
Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and crawling.
Great communication skills, warm, welcoming and easy to speak to.
Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility.
Availability days, nights, overnights, weekends, and/or holiday availability as required.
Speaking, reading and writing in English in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive their instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.
Ability to project a hospitable service atmosphere at all times.

Nice To Haves

CPO certification – if the hotel has a pool, a Certified Pool Operator license would be ideal.

Responsibilities

Apply paint, stain and other finishes to property walls, ceilings, and furniture using brushes, spray guns, or rollers.
Apply primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.
Maintains (paint, wallpaper, plaster, etc.) all public areas and guest rooms on an on-going basis.
Keep the hotel decor in good condition.
Remove old finishes by stripping, sanding, wire brushing, burning, or using water and/or abrasive blasting.
Cover surfaces with appropriate material for protection during painting and post appropriate paint signs.
Stores paint, tools and equipment in appropriate areas.
Respond and complete guest requests in a timely and professional manner.
Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.
Complete all assigned preventative maintenance assignments.
Repair or replace items around the hotel and refurbish items in guest rooms.
Organize supplies and make sure equipment is ready for the next day.
Adhere to hotel safety standards and live up to high safety standards – follow guidelines and tell your supervisor about any incidents, dangerous conditions or unsafe equipment.
Take responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside the hotel, like the car park and pool.
Always keep an eye out for improvements – follow the preventative maintenance calendar and keep everything working and efficient at all times.
Be a friendly face and helping hand to our guests.
Keep your supervisor or duty manager in the loop and tell them about any low running supplies.
Look smart and approachable in your uniform.
Be ready to take on extra duties as and when the team needs you.
Other duties as requested and assigned by management.