Maintenance Technician - Fairfield Inn Miami Airport South

Summary

Assists in the performance of duties necessary to keep the physical structure of the hotel in good repair to include Guest Rooms, Meeting Space, Restaurant and all other areas of the hotel.

Job Duties

• Ensures observance of safety precautions.

• Performs inspection and reports discrepancies.

• Maintains pressure boilers, electrical equipment, lifting and power distribution.

• Performs minor fans and air-conditioning repairs.

• Performs minor electrical and mechanical repairs to equipment throughout the hotel.

• Performs rough carpentry work,  drywall and painting repairs.

• Performs routine plumbing repairs, including installation of toilet, sinks, and other hardware & fixtures, and laundry/kitchen equipment.

• Updates engineering log during assigned shift.

• Assists Chief Engineer in administration of an on-going preventive maintenance program for equipment and guest rooms.

• Assists in administration of special franchise maintenance programs. Reviews maintenance problems, complaints and work orders to prioritize and schedule work assignments.

• Coordinating with local health, safety, fire, and building inspectors to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.

• Performs preventive maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis as per brand specific standards.

• Services the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.

• Completes maintenance logs and follows the tracking system.

• Maintains the building exterior if not serviced by a contractor (i.e., snow removal, lawn care, painting).

• Maintain pool as per Brand, Baywood and County requirements.

• Additional duties may be added at any time at the discretion of management.

  Skills/Qualifications

  Educational/Vocational Preparation:  

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred; Technical school training in maintenance and related field preferred

  • Previous hotel experience preferred; however, ability gained through 2+ years related employment (customer service) or on-the-job training may substitute for actual Front Desk experience.

  
  

  Physical Demands: 

  • Requires ability to stand/walk the entire shift. 

  • Requires ability to perform light to medium physical labor which includes: lifting, bending, reach, stretching, climbing (ladders), pushing, and pulling.

  • Requires ability to communicate orally and in writing with maintenance/hotel staff/guests. 

  • Requires ability to lift 50+ lbs frequently,

  • Walking and Standing: 95%

  • Must be able to carry 50 lbs. up to 25 feet.

  • Lifting, Push/Pull: 90% 

  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. regularly. 

  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. to the waist, chest, and above the head. 

  • Ability to push housekeeping or laundry cart regularly.

  • Sitting: 5%

  • Bending, Stooping, Reaching: 90%  (throughout the entire shift). 

  • Must be able to bend at the knees with up to 50 lbs., standing to an upright position.

  • Driving: 5%  (up to 25% if hotel has shuttle service)

  • Traveling: none