Tradesperson/Engineer

IHG•San Diego, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform major repairs and maintenance work to ensure hotel maintenance quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained. This role is with Hotel Indigo, an upper-upscale lifestyle brand that captures the true spirit of the neighbourhood. We look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries through meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Requirements

Advanced vocational training plus two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional certification and license if required by law.
Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100-300 pounds
Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling.
Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other supervisors, hotel staff and hotel guests.
Reading and writing abilities are utilized 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.
Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool-if applicable, etc.
Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning safety or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policy and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and consistency. Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. May educate and train hotel staff in the safe and proper use of equipment.
Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc., replenishes supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimizes waste.
Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
May also perform other minor maintenance and repairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties as needed.
Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
Assist with other duties as assigned.