Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Requisition :

Category:
Engineering

Location:

US-RI-Middletown

Property:
The Pell

Compensation Minimum: USD $18.00/Hr.

Compensation Maximum: USD $20.00/Hr.

Compensation Type:
Hourly

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees.

• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical, etc.).
• Take required readings on equipment.
• Test cooling tower and record readings.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Perform furniture repair.
• Replace and repair pumps.
• Perform plumbing repairs (clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc.).
• Understand and read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Trace and repair all types of water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and federal codes.
• Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
• Paint designated areas.
• Repair and finish sheet rock.
• Repair all types of wall coverings.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or college coursework in a related field helpful.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work (exertion of more than 100 pounds occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, more than 20 pounds regularly) required.
• Effective verbal and written communication with all levels of employees and guests.
• Effective listening, understanding, clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Multi-tasking and prioritizing departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented approach to guests and employees.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to promote safety and efficient operations.
• Maximize productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Handle problems, anticipation, prevention, identification, and resolution of issues.
• Understand and apply complex information from various sources to meet objectives.
• Cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Show initiative, anticipate guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Highgate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status.