Property Maintenance Technician

INTOWN SUITES•North Charleston, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Property Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily upkeep of the entire property, including monitoring, maintaining, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on hotel property and equipment. General maintenance duties are performed as needed. The employee must live on the property during employment, follow the guidelines in the Terms of Guest Agreement provided to guests, and be available on call for emergencies. The role also functions as the Property Attendant one or two days per week, as determined by the General Manager or Regional Operations Manager. The position involves indoor and outdoor work and frequent physical activity, including walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, and crawling. Work may take place on uneven surfaces and in hot, cold, wet, or extreme weather conditions. The employee may climb and stand on ladders up to approximately 30 feet and lift or carry over 50 pounds, occasionally up to 100 pounds. Long hours, including weekends, may be required as business conditions demand.

Requirements

Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English to interact with guests and staff.
Ability to follow instructions efficiently.
Ability to communicate thoughts clearly and understandably.
Ability to manage multiple activities, often in stressful situations.
Working knowledge of air conditioning systems and equipment, including installation, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of general safety procedures, including selecting proper wire and fuse sizes.
Knowledge and ability to perform a variety of general maintenance repairs.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment and identify needs and parts.
Working knowledge of electrical systems and components, electrical supplies and materials, and their proper application.
Ability to operate hand and power tools, including drills, a volt-ohm meter, and an amprobe, as well as dial indicators and testing equipment for air and water balancing and control calibration.
Ability to organize oneself and one’s work and to work with limited supervision.
Ability to work long hours on a regular basis, which may include weekends, as business conditions demand.
Visual ability to read manufacturer instructions and discern different colors of electrical wiring.
Ability to climb and stand on ladders at heights of up to approximately 30 feet.
Ability to lift and carry over 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and to reach with arms outstretched or overhead.

Responsibilities

Keep grounds clean and free of clutter by picking up trash and debris.
Maintain the building by cleaning siding and walkways.
Keep vacant rooms in good repair, including walls, appliances, furniture, carpet, and cabinets.
Conduct maintenance room punch work, including drywall repairs, painting, general repairs, and carpet shampooing.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance of guest rooms.
Complete service requests in a timely manner.
Respond to emergency calls in a timely manner.
Maintain interior hallway carpets.
Immediately notify the Supervisor of safety or security violations.
Notify the Supervisor of guest concerns.
Reconcile daily paperwork with the Supervisor before the end of the shift.
Perform duties outlined in the Property Attendant Job Description and the Property Maintenance Technician Resident and On-Call Agreement.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
Know the location and operation of security and safety equipment.