Job Description

ABOUT US

At Zachry Hotels, we are passionate about hospitality and excellent customer service . Our hotel surrounds itself with team members who share that same passion. We take care of our guests and team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do . Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters

Together We Can Do Great Things

This Is More Than a Job

Maintenance Technician I

Job Purpose:

To maintain public spaces and back of the house areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including but not limited to: carpentry, plumbing, wall covering, and masonry to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled and non-scheduled preventive maintenance on all kitchen equipment, ice machines, and food and beverage equipment, using coil cleaners, degreasers, and other related chemicals, which will require bring familiar with OHSA standards and safety equipment.
• Maintains compressors, coils, and related equipment for walk-in coolers/freezers, and steam-operated equipment throughout the facility.
• Repair and monitor all kitchen, ice making, and refrigeration equipment (walk-in coolers and freezers).
• Maintains a daily check of all ice machines on the guest floors and back of the house areas.
• Repair and replace faulty and leaky steam lines and control valves. Work in confined areas and in awkward positions requiring stooping, crouching, kneeling, and reaching overhead for extended periods of time. Grasp hand tools and lift.
• Pushing and/or pulling of items up to 500 lbs. is required with wheeled assistance.
• Repair and maintain all food preparation and food handling equipment.
• Assist with request to shut off steam, water, and gas lines.
• Orders and receives equipment and parts for needed repairs in kitchens, bars, and food & beverage related areas of the facility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

• Ability to listen, and communicate effectively.
• Read, write, and speak English fluently. Ability to communicate in Spanish helpful.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to push/pull cart/ table weighing up to 150 lbs.; grasp, lift to waist and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Skill in use of computers and software programs associated with property operations.
• Skilled in the proper and safe use of all tools, equipment, materials, chemicals, and products relating to the department.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and use a man lift to work at heights of up to 30 feet, often reaching above head.
• Ability to perform duties in confined space and in awkward positions.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, and standing for an extended period of time.
• Ability to stand, walk, and continuously perform essential job functions for an extended period of time.
• Ability to hear a change in pitch of high-speed mechanical equipment.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information, and solve customer concerns.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
• Ability to move and work throughout the hotel for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to deal with number of problems requiring initiative and good judgment.

Qualifications Standards

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

Prior experience preferred.

Licenses or Certificates:

CPR certification preferred.

BENEFITS:

• Company paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Fidelity 401K retirement plan with employer matching up to 6% of contribution
• Hilton Hotel Travel Discount Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Meal
• Free annual VIA bus pass
• Bi-Annual Incentive Bonus
• Referral Bonus Incentive Program
• Team Member Assistance Program

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