Maintenance Technician - Courtyard by Marriott Princeton

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POSITION OVERVIEW: The Position involves high guest contact, providing service to every guest in a professional, efficient, and friendly manner. Responsible for maintaining the general condition of the property with regards to all aspects of basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and painting work. Complete maintenance work orders from all departments on a timely basis. Participate in the preventative maintenance program for all building equipment and rooms. Complete other special projects assigned periodically by the Chief Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): or Work Equivalent
• Computer skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office preferred. Experience with hotel systems is preferred.
• Methods, and materials used in general building maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, building and electrical units and HVAC. The use and repair of common tools and equipment used in general maintenance. Maintenance and repair of facilities. Systems design and troubleshooting.
• Minimum 2-year(s) experience as a commercial electrician or in other trade (plumbing, HVAC etc.)
• Good understanding of the English language.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Exert physical effort in lifting/transporting at least 50 pounds.
• Push/pull carts and other equipment up to 150 pounds.

Responsibilities:

• Communicate effectively with guests as well as team members
• Maintain knowledge of all hotel features/services, hours of operation, room rates, special packages and promotions, daily house count and expected arrivals/departures and scheduled daily group activities.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• Receive daily work assignments from Chief Engineer/Supervisor and review priorities and special projects.
• Check work orders and night report for any problems. Make rounds checking these problem areas and note any information needed or safety concerns in the hotel.
• Assist electrician, carpenter, plumber and painter in all phases of repair work.
• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools.
• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces.
• Use all chemicals in accordance with OSHA regulations and hotel requirements
• Working knowledge of: a) health codes b) electrical codes c) national/local fire codes d) local mechanical codes e) blue prints and wiring schematics f) power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades • Assists in handling emergencies in order to protect our guest and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. Must act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status.
• Responsible for knowing and abiding by all department, Commonwealth Lodging Management and hotel policies and procedures. As well as the brand standards, policies and procedures.