Maintenance Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW : The Position involves high guest contact, providing service to every guest in a professional, efficient and friendly manner. Responsible for maintaining the general condition of the property with regards to all aspects of basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and painting work. Complete maintenance work orders from all departments on a timely basis. Participate in the preventative maintenance program for all building equipment and rooms. Complete other special projects assigned periodically by the Chief Engineer

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) : or Work Equivalent
• Computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred. Experience with hotel systems is preferred
• Methods, and materials used in general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, building and electrical units and HVAC. The use and repair of common tools and equipment used in general maintenance. Maintenance and repair of facilities. Systems design and trouble-shooting.
• Minimum 2 year(s) experience as a commercial electrician or in other trade (plumbing, HVAC etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS :

Good understanding of the English language.

Good communication skills both written and verbal.

Exert physical effort in lifting / transporting at least 50 pounds.

Push / pull carts and other equipment up to 250 pounds.

Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas.

Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers to their understanding.

Work environment - Engineering work shop, all areas of the hotel. Working on stepladders. Job involves working under variable temperature conditions and noise levels, in indoor and outdoor settings, and around fumes and / or odor hazards, dust and / or mite hazards, and chemicals.

Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 8-hours in length. Must be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule that includes nights, weekends and holidays.