Property Maintenance Technician

Welcome to Uptown Suites! We are currently seeking a Property Maintenance Technician at one of our hotel properties. The Property Maintenance Technician will be responsible for daily upkeep of the property, which includes monitoring, maintaining, repairing, and preforming preventative maintenance on hotel property and equipment. Come join our hardworking team with a diverse and inclusive culture! Enjoy flexible scheduling, a friendly workplace environment, competitive health benefits, and career growth opportunities!

Job Responsibilities 

• Ensure that the building and grounds are clean, properly maintained, and free of clutter by picking up trash/debris and by cleaning siding and walkways
• Ensure that vacant rooms are in good repair, including but not limited to walls, appliances, furniture, carpet, and cabinets  
• Conduct maintenance room punch including but not limited to drywall repairs, paint, general repairs, shampoo carpets
• Perform preventive maintenance of guest rooms on a scheduled basis
• Ensure service request are performed in a timely manner
• Respond to all emergency calls in a timely manner
• Maintain interior hallway carpets 
• Notify Supervisor immediately of any safety or security violations
• Notify Supervisor of any guest concerns
• Reconcile daily paperwork with supervisor prior to end of shift
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills/Experience

• Ability to read, speak, write and understand the English language in order to interact with guests and staff.
• Ability to compose and express thoughts in a clear and understandable way to ensure effective communications. 
• Ability to organize oneself and the ability to work with limited supervision. 
• Ability to manage multiple activities often in stressful situations.
• Possess working knowledge of air conditioning systems and equipment, including installation, maintenance and repair. 
• Possess knowledge and ability to perform a variety of general maintenance repairs, this includes being able to troubleshoot equipment, identify needs/parts, and the ability to visually read manufacturer instructions
• Possess working knowledge of electrical systems and components, electrical supplies and materials and the proper application of the same, which includes selecting proper wire and fuse sizes, and visually discern various colors of electrical wiring
• Possess skill and ability to operate hand and power tools (drills, volt-OHM meter, amprobe, etc.); dial indicators and testing equipment for air, water balancing and control calibration.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Work on uneven surfaces in hot, cold and wet conditions, climb and stand on ladders at heights of up to approximately 30 feet
• Work indoors with carpeted surfaces and work outdoors with concrete surfaces, as well as exposure to extreme weather conditions [cold and heat]
• Ability to work long hours on a regular basis (which may include weekends), as business conditions demand
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching and/or crawling throughout the day, and reaching with arms that are overstretched or overhead.
• Lifting and carrying over 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs.

Perks & Benefits

• Easy to follow training programs & supportive team throughout the onboarding process
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for Full-time Employees
• 401k with company match 
• PTO for Full-time employees

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers/supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment nor does it alter your at-will employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.