Maintenance Technician - Seasonal

Maintenance Technician
- Seasonal

Hot Job

Lake Junaluska Assembly Inc
- Lake Junaluska, NC

Position Type:
Seasonal

Job Shift: Variable Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage :
Up to 10% Category:
Hospitality
- Hotel

The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body.

Located in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, Lake Junaluska is a conference and retreat center that hosts over 50,000 overnight guests annually. We have over 400 lodging rooms, a campground, and meeting space for up to 2,000 people. All of our facilities are located on a scenic 1,200 acre campus which boasts panoramic views, abundant recreation opportunities, and a 200 acre lake.

Position Summary:

This position plays a critical role in ensuring guest satisfaction and safety by responding to maintenance and emergency issues. Variable schedule, anticipate between 16-32 hours per week. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and participation in an on-call rotation.

Essential Functions

• Respond quickly to maintenance issues, perform intermediate to advanced repairs to facilities, grounds, and company vehicles to include:
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• HVAC Systems
• Carpentry
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs
• Troubleshoot and repair plumbing issues such as; clogged toilets, repair leaky water pipes, tubs, showers, drains, and repair and/or replace related fixtures.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations such as power outages, elevator failures, and fire alarm/sprinkler related issues.
• Responsible for the repairs or preventative maintenance of hotel equipment and structures as assigned.
• Responsible for checking, repairing or replacing electrical systems and/or units such as; TV's, hotel room HVAC units, lighting systems, electric panels.
• Performs routine repairs on equipment, and buildings, and at times assists the Landscaping department with grounds improvement or general maintenance and repairs.
• Responsible for all phases of repairs, maintenance, and installation of equipment as assigned.
• Able to fill out, complete, submit and file completed work orders. Advise department director of incomplete work orders, and reason for incomplete work order.
• Participate in the on-call rotation to guarantee coverage during high-traffic guest periods.
• Must respond timely to assigned maintenance requests.
• Responsible for, and/or assists with maintaining all inventory levels and pricing of all maintenance supplies, parts, tools, custodial supplies and equipment. To include storing and stocking inventory in the supply room.
• Follow all established processes and procedures for the distribution of inventory or supplies for accurate cost control.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to supervisor or the Human Resources department.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to an Associate's, or Industrial Technology Certification; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong working knowledge of general construction, repairs and maintenance, vehicle maintenance, and inventory control required.
• Plumbing, electrical, HVAC and mechanical experience preferred.
• Must possess working knowledge, skills, and the ability to perform intermediate to advanced maintenance such as:
• Plumbing
• Electrical and Lighting
• Carpentry and Fabrication
• Painting, Drywall and Ceiling Repairs
• Must possess the working knowledge, skills, and the ability to effectively use a variety of carpentry tools, hand tools and landscaping tools such as:
• Screwdrivers
• Measuring Tape
• Hammer
• Drills
• Skill Saw
• Chain saw
• Weed Eater
• Backpack Leaf Blower
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, residents and co-workers when presenting job related information.
• Must possess critical thinking skills to resolve and troubleshoot issues, and understanding when maintenance issues should be escalated to the department director.
• Must be able to read and interpret equipment manuals, stickers, and labels, interpret blueprints, schematics and other building related diagrams, and work orders to perform required duties as assigned.
• Valid NC driver's license.
• Must be able to adapt to changing needs, multiple task demands, and work structures.
• Possess basic to intermediate computer skills with working knowledge of email preferred.
• Experience with inventory and maintenance work order software desired.
• Must be able to meet productivity goals, and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform job functions with an attention to detail, and the ability to resolve assignments quickly and accurately.

Working Conditions

• Moderate to physical activity performing strenuous and non-strenuous technical and construction type work.
• Frequently working outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions, rain, snow,…