Suburban Inns

Maintenance Technician - Embassy Suites

Embassy Suites Grand Rapids Downtown - Grand Rapids, MI - Part Time to Full Time

Embassy Suites Downtown is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for advancement.  Come join the best team in the Hospitality Industry!

* Shifts: First Shift & Second shift-must be available some weekends 

* Wage: Starting at $16/hour-based on experience

Benefits Include:

  • Hotel and restaurant discounts
  • Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
  • Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
  • Flexible schedules (dependent on position)
  • Holiday Pay
  • 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year (must be accredited)
  • Advancement opportunities
  • 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoption leave for those who qualify for FMLA
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations)

Essential Functions:

  • Report to work in uniform presented professionally, neat, and clean
  • Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
  • Anticipate and meet the needs and expectations of our guests, then go one step further
  • Perform property walk-arounds as needed throughout the shift, and address all issues encountered. All trash, used towels, etc. must be picked up. Keep eyes open for any and all safety and security issues.
  • Report any problems that need to be corrected to the appropriate department or General Manager
  • Keep a record of all maintenance issues, with up-to-date documentation on what has to be done, as well as what has been done to correct the issues
  • Oversee daily water checks on swimming pool/spa and filtering system for positive health protection
  • Control the security of the property by maintaining master keys, and making sure all equipment is functioning properly (i.e. security cameras, door locks, etc.)
  • Coordinate facility repairs between all staff members (front desk, laundry, kitchen, etc.), as well as ensuring guest requests and comfort are first priority
  • Maintain copies of items that need to be on file at all times, such as county and state mandated pool and spa records, boiler records and certificates, elevator certificates, etc.
  • Assist in checking fire protection systems for proper operation and training personnel in their use
  • Perform painting/touch up painting
  • Patch and/or repair damaged drywall
  • Complete minor electrical replacement and repair, some wiring may be involved
  • Replace and repair plumbing
  • Assist with lawn mowing, snow removal, grounds cleanliness, etc.
  • Fix/troubleshoot kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boiler, and HVAC system according to experience
  • Respond to guest complaints or issues in a timely manner, and according to Suburban Inns’ and Hilton standards
  • Complete all tasks noted in Quore 
  • Assist with the property’s on-going preventative maintenance program
  • Multi-task as necessary. Must be able to jump from one project to the next (prioritize) without neglecting to follow through on the original task
  • Maintain open lines of communication between all departments within the hotel exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
  • Other duties as requested by management

Uniform and Appearance Guidelines:

Uniform and Appearance Guidelines:   Uniform shirt and name tag provided.  Suburban Inns approved black slacks or Dockers (no yoga-style) and black, close-toed, non-slip shoes are the responsibility of the Team Member. 

Appearance:  Visible earrings are allowed in the ears only or must be covered throughout the course of the shift.  Hair must be kept well-groomed.  This policy will be administered by the position’s supervisor, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, height, weight, genetics, familial status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.  The Director of Operations has the authority to veto any decision made by the position’s supervisor.

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