Hotel General Maintenance

Job Title: Maintenance Hotel/Department: Maintenance Reports to: Chief Engineer FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Objective: Perform general maintenance work to ensure hotel maintenance quality standards are achieved and maintained. Key Areas of Accountability: Assist with preventive maintenance and complete reported work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard. Perform preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g. "room care"). Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets and 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 pipe lines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment. Service the hotel's pool if applicable, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters, and completing maintenance request forms and record logs. Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (i.e. snow removal, lawn care, painting, 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. Be prepared for exposure to extreme temperatures. Operation of heavy machinery. Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis. Perform any other job-related duties as assigned. Other Duties and Responsibilities: Works weekend and holiday shifts as assigned. Ensures proper use and care of all property equipment and supplies. Carries out all reasonable requests of management not listed above. Follows all hotel and state/federal safety policies and regulations. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times. Can communicate well with guests. Must be willing to "pitch-in" and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player. Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Climbing, reading, standing for entire shift, walking and routinely lifting 25 lbs to 75 lbs-occasionally lifting over 75 lbs. Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. The employee should be able to move around and work with others in a small, confined area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Performance Evaluation: Evaluation of reliable, accurate and timely performance in areas of key accountability; other duties and responsibilities; achievement of company goals; attendance; work quality; completion of assigned tasks, and reports; maintenance of positive, team-building attitude; and courteous professional guest service. Embassy Suites by Hilton Pittsbur h Downtown offers competitive benefits for its full-time talent, including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(K), paid time off, discounted hotel stays and more. Pre-employment background screening is required as a condition of employment. Embassy Suites Pittsburgh Downtown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled