Maintenance Technician; Part-Time

Home2 Suites Blacksburg
1321 Rugby Ln
Blacksburg, VA 24060, USA

At Home2 Blacksburg (Peregrine Hospitality), we believe that exceptional experiences are created by passionate and talented people. By joining our Team, you become part of a culture that values excellence, innovation, and genuine hospitality.

Position Summary

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the repair, maintenance, upkeep and service requests in accordance with hotel standards. Will also assist in other areas of Engineering as assigned. This role will assist with shuttle driving duties as needed.

Essential Functions

• Receive daily work assignments from Director of Engineer and review priorities and special projects.
• Organize materials, tools and equipment to perform daily assignments.
• Maintain timelines and work schedule in accordance with the preventive maintenance program.
• Check work orders and maintenance report for any problems.
• Make rounds checking these problem areas; note any touch-up needs or/and safety concerns in the hotel.
• Schedule work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Executive Housekeeper and Front Office Manager.
• Install and repair vinyl and wallpaper.
• Strip and refinish Guest Room furniture.
• Maintain for the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools, (i.e. brushes, rollers, paint sprayers, trays, ladders, scaffolds, etc.) and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work areas.
• Handle chemicals according to hotel requirements (OSHA).
• Ensure security of any assigned keys and beeper.
• Complete room preventative maintenance for assigned guest rooms.
• Respond to guest maintenance and service requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all hotel and departmental policies and procedures.
• Complete all paperwork and closing duties before leaving and review status of assignments and any follow-up actions.
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, lift or carry supplies, equipment or tools weighing up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Carries out supervisor requests in accordance with hotel policies and standard operating procedures.
• Follow 4 Keys service standards, standard operation procedures, and safety standards.
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve all standards of operations.
• Follow safety and security procedures.
• Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team.
• Follow all appropriate policies and procedures while constantly striving to improve standards of operations.
• Adhere to attendance and reliability standards.
• Additional cleanliness or guest services duties as assigned by management.
• Follow all additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills and Abilities

• Understand the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel.
• Must be able to prioritize and work efficiently with limited supervision.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task efficiently.
• Must be able to speak and understand and communicate the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must have the ability to bend, squat and lift up to 100 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill painting and engineering tasks.
• Safety requirements of PPE as needed for duty assigned and with use of required tools and equipment.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Education:

Required certificate from college or technical school in facilities, maintenance or engineering or a combination of experience

Experience:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in maintenance, facilities or engineering;
Hotel experience preferred

Additional:
Will be required to work flexible scheduled shifts based on business needs. Valid Driver's License.

Physical Requirements

The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds frequently to assist guests
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
• Ability to bend and twist, push, and pull, stoop, and kneel
• Ascend and descend a…