Preventative Maintenance

GENERAL PURPOSE
Maintain the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and consistency keep updated records on file. Respond to all guest's requests in a timely and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the Guest Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Respond or perform duties of a groundskeeper, handle and double check guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and the Second Request Program.
• Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain all mechanical areas in an orderly and clean condition.
• Inspect all public areas daily for burnt light bulbs.
• Participate in the hotel fire brigade.
• Maintain department pass-on log book as required.
• Travel - limited, local travel required to parts store.

Hours: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.

Education/Formal Training: High school diploma, technical/vocational school preferred.

Experience: Hotel experience preferred, but not required.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge:

• General knowledge of technical fields such as carpentry, painting, electrical, etc.
• Requires excellent communication skills, a professional presentation, an ability to work in a team atmosphere and to make independent decisions.

Skills:

• Excellent hearing required due to hazardous nature of working with mechanical equipment.
• Excellent vision required due to hazardous nature of working with mechanical equipment.
• Moderate speech communication skills necessary to communicate with guests, employees, etc.
• Moderate comprehension and literacy required to read logbooks, maintenance requests.

Physical Abilities

• Depends on project. Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs.
• Bending/kneeling - depends on project; approximately 20%.
• Mobility - due to need to be throughout hotel on a regular basis, mobility is a must.
• Continuous standing - varies with project.
• Climbing stairs and ladders - approximately 20% of day; depends on project.
• Driving of hotel vehicle required for picking up materials.

Chemicals/Agents used: Come into contact with various chemicals 2-3 times per week. (Regular chemicals: solvents, adhesives, paints).

Protective clothing - back supports worn 100% of day; gloves worn approximately 70% of day.

Equipment: hand tools, power tools and lifts and scaffolds.

Environment: Work inside 80% of week.

Employees are held accountable for all duties of job