Hotel Maintenance

A hotel maintenance worker performs a variety of duties related to the smooth upkeep and maintenance of a hotel’s operations on both the interior and exterior. As a hotel maintenance worker, your job duties are

• To inspect and repair various energy systems,
• Such as the heating and cooling systems,
• Plumbing, lighting, and kitchen equipment.
• You also assist with repairing floors, roofs, and doors and installing new products, such as windows, carpets, and light fixtures.

Job brief

We are looking for a Hotel Maintenance Manager to take care of our hotel’s infrastructure (e.g. buildings, electricity.) You will manage maintenance personnel and plan various renovation and repair projects.In this role, you should be organized and proactive. Familiarity with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems is essential. If you’re also committed to meeting health and safety standards, we’d like to meet you.

Your goal will be to ensure our hotel premises are safe and functional for guests and employees alike.

Responsibilities

• Inspect hotel regularly to ensure it meets safety standards
• Arrange for routine maintenance in hotel rooms, lobbies and facilities (e.g. kitchens, tennis courts)
• Organize repair projects in a manner that does not disturb guests
• Plan and oversee renovations and construction
• Act fast to resolve emergency issues (e.g. power outages)
• Find ways to reduce hotel operating costs and conserve energy
• Supervise team of Maintenance Technicians and Janitors
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
• Maintain budgets, expenses and activity logs

Qualifications for this career include skills such as mechanical aptitude, organization, attention to detail, and physical stamina. Beyond high school, many hotel maintenance workers take courses in plumbing, cleaning, and carpentry to gain the necessary experience for this job.