Facility Technician (Maintenance)

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Benefits Include:

• Earned Time Off for ALL Team Members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
• Paid FMLA for those who qualify
• Paid holidays
• Hotel discounts
• 401k
• Employee incentive programs

Position Summary:

Responsible for maintaining property grounds, public areas, and the hotel guest rooms, while following Suburban Inns’ Core Values and Suburban Inns/IHG standards, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

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
• Perform painting/touch up painting
• Patch and/or repair damaged drywall
• Complete minor electrical replacement and repair, some wiring may be involved
• Perform light vehicle maintenance including cleaning and filling gas tank
• Drive shuttle van as needed
• Cleaning and repair of HVAC units
• Replace and repair plumbing
• Monitor and adjust pool/spa chemical levels and temperatures
• Clean and maintain pool/spa
• Perform lawn mowing, snow removal, and grounds cleanliness
• Fix/troubleshoot kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boiler, and HVAC system according to experience
• Respond to guest complaints or issues in a timely manner
• Complete all tasks written up in Quore
• Assist with the property (hotel and restaurant) on-going preventative maintenance/Holikare 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
• Assist in checking fire protection systems for proper operation and training personnel in their use
• Maintain open lines of communication between all departments within the hotel
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Other duties as requested by management

Position Requirements

Minimum Knowledge: Requires ability to interpret / extract information and / or perform building repair/upkeep functions. May require typing, record keeping, or word processing.  Good communication skills

License, Registration, and/or Certification Required:  Excellent driving record required

External and Internal Personal Contact

Communications:                Daily - Verbal Written

                                              Weekly - Participation in meetings as required

Teamwork and Collaboration: This job is part of a formal work team which includes all departments within the property.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Stress Load: Regular exposure to stresses

Workload Fluctuation: The workload required to perform this job requires ability to adapt to change

Manual Skills: Some portions (10- 50%) of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity, e.g., typing, handwriting, or machine operations

Physical Effort: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting material or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 pounds) materials for intermittent periods throughout the day

Physical Environment: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve exposure to dirt, odors, noise, or temperatureweather extremes.  Working surfaces may be un-level, slippery, or unstable

Work Schedule: Work regularly requires or varies between day, evening, night, holiday, and/or weekend assignments. Schedule varies according to business demands and needs

Occupational Risks: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve occupational risk, such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic  chemicals, injuries from falls, or back injury sustained with assisting in moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials

Ergonomics Risks: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk, such as regular repetitive tasks, forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands, vibration, cold temperatures, heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying of heavy objects, poor body mechanics, restrictive workstations, or awkward postures

Safety: Responsible for adhering to all safety policies and procedures of Suburban Inns

Required Travel: Position does not involve travel to other Suburban Inns properties, client locations, and off-site meetings. Work is performed on property.

Uniform and Appearance Guidelines

Uniform:  Uniform shirt and name tag provided.  Close-toed shoes are the responsibility of the Team Member.

Appearance:  All facial piercings must be approved by management. Gauges in ears are not allowed on anyone who’s primary job function is interacting with guests.  Hair must be of a natural color, and kept well-groomed. All tattoos that are not covered by a work uniform must be approved in writing by management. Any tattoo that is deemed offensive to co-workers, guests, vendors or others in the workplace based on racial, sexual, religious, ethnic, or other characteristics or attributes of a sensitive or legally protected nature are not permitted and must remain covered or concealed at all times. 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 Vice President of Hotel Operations has the authority to veto any decision made by the position’s supervisor