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in Huntsville, AL
Maintenance Staff - Full-time
Hours | Full-time |
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Location | Huntsville, AL Huntsville, Alabama |
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Maintenance
Job Summary:
Here’s your opportunity to “Work on the bright side®”! We are looking for our next Super Nova - Are you ready to earn up to $9.25 per hour with benefits. Would you enjoy evenings off, how about paid vacation, along with room discounts nationwide? La Quinta Inns & Suites®, a leader in the hospitality industry, is seeking a Maintenance-Grounds Person who is outgoing, professional and energetic to be the first person who greets our guests when they arrive at our hotel. This position is responsible for providing superior guest satisfaction while attending to the property such as keeping grounds clean, responding to repair orders, ensure safety standards are maintained, and answering guest questions and needs. The ideal candidate will work easily in a fast-paced environment while maintaining an optimistic, “energy-giving” attitude to be the bright spot in our guest’s day. Must be available to work any day of the week to include weekends and holidays.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for repairing and maintaining the hotel’s physical plant in accordance with Company standards for quality, cleanliness, guest satisfaction, and safety and security. ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS
Work Objectives
Perform routine maintenance throughout the property, to include painting, carpet/floor cleaning, etc.Perform minor adjustments on HVAC systems, including the repair and/or replacement of air conditioning units.Perform minor repairs and/or replacements of room furniture, fixtures, and equipment to include television sets, light fixtures, etc.Perform all other duties outlined in the Company’s Quick-Fix and 50/50 Preventative Maintenance programs.Clean and maintain the hotel’s exterior areas, to include the swimming pool, parking lot, and all other aspects pertaining to the hotel’s overall landscape and curb appeal.Protect Company assets by properly securing tools, equipment, and supplies.Report requests for major repairs to the General Manager in accordance with hotel procedures.Assist the General Manager in determining capital requests and monitoring existing contracts for capital projects.Guest SatisfactionAnnounce presence and enter guest rooms in accordance with Company standards and procedures.Smile, acknowledge, and greet guests while in guest rooms or any other area of the hotel.Respond to guest’s requests for immediate repairs.TeamworkBe available to work a flexible schedule.Assist other employees in various assignments, such as collecting/delivering dirty linen to laundry, operating the hotel shuttle/van, and assisting with laundry or housekeeping as needed.Safety and SecurityPerform work duties in accordance with Company safety and security policies and procedures, as well as in accordance with posted OSHA, HazCom, and Blood Borne Pathogen regulations and other applicable state and local regulations.Report and store lost-and-found items in accordance with hotel procedures.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent.MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Prefer at least one (1) year of related general repair experience.MINIMUM SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have basic working knowledge of plumbing, painting, HVAC, electrical, and/or othergeneral repair skills.
Must display very good organization and time management skills.Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact withmany types of personalities.
Must have sound judgment and discretional skills and work with little or no supervision.Must be able to consistently work under pressure and simultaneously prioritize multipleprojects.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.Must be able to obtain valid, current, and non-probationary driver’s license if required tooperate hotel shuttle/van.
Obtain any locally required certifications.PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Must be able to stand and sit for extended periods, often for a minimum of 2 hours at a time.Must be able to frequently walk and climb/descend stairs approximately 50% of the time.On occasion is required climb up and down ladders.Must have general dexterity for firm and simple grasping of objects. Some tasks, such as theuse of small repair tools, may also require fine dexterity skills.Must be able periodically kneel, reach, crawl, and twist torso as needed to accomplishrequired tasks.
Must be able to push and/or pull approximately 60% of the time, to include when using a cartto carry linens, trash, tools, etc. or when operating equipment such as a lawnmower,pavement sweeper, wheelbarrow, etc.Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 65 pounds without assistance and a maximum of140 pounds with assistance.Other Key duties include:
Must be flexible to work weekends and holidays
Must be available between 7am - 6:00pm as needed
To Apply - Please select apply and attach a resume below.
For immediate consideration, you may also come by in person to 4870 University Dr. NW. Huntsville AL, 35816, the location beside Denny's. No calls please.