Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Maintain hotel systems and ensure reliable mechanical performance through skilled inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
Responsibilities
- Communicate professionally and effectively with co-workers and supervisors
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Inspect hotel equipment and perform major and minor repairs to support smooth operation of hotel mechanical functions
- Report unusual conditions that may endanger mechanical functions or hotel operations to the Chief Engineer
- Ensure all fire and safety inspections are completed and correct any discrepancies
- Administer the preventative maintenance program as required, including completing work orders on time
- Complete training related to safety, security, department procedures, and service guidelines
- Maintain a professional image through appearance and dress in accordance with Company standards and uniform requirements
- Maintain open communication with team members and management
- Meet with vendors and suppliers to review scope of work and required products and materials
- Obtain pricing and bids as directed
- Attend and participate in team meetings
- Adhere to established safety and emergency procedures and protocols, including Company, federal, and state regulations and guidelines
- Complete all required Company training and compliance courses as assigned
- Adhere to Company standards and maintain compliance with all policies and procedures
- Support attendance as a key component of the position
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Ability to understand and follow both oral and written directions
- Ability to communicate effectively with others in English
- Interact successfully with internal and external customers
- Customer service skills
- Maintain a positive and professional working environment
- Foster a culture of excellence
- Attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Maintain composure and objectivity under pressure
- Basic knowledge of Google Docs/Microsoft Word
- Basic knowledge of Google Sheets/Microsoft Excel
- Basic knowledge of Gmail/Microsoft Outlook
- Basic math skills
- Ability to perform well with frequent interruptions and/or distractions
- Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with all levels of management and external stakeholders
- Ability to listen, understand, and resolve challenges and concerns from management, team members, and guests
- Knowledge of key industry trends, regulations, and the current industry landscape
- Ability to engage diplomatically with third party operators and owners, empathize, react appropriately to partner feedback, and help resolve issues where necessary
- Ability to adjust effectively to evolving work environments and shifting internal and external requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment and support diversity and inclusion within the organization
Job Details
- Job Title: Maintenance Technician
- Company: The Buena Park Grand Hotel & Suites
- Location: Buena Park, CA (onsite)
- Pay: USD 20 - 22 per hourly
- Experience: 1 years minimum
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent
- Supervisory Responsibilities: None
- Travel: No travel required
- Licenses & Certifications: None required
Technologies
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Word
- Google Sheets
- Microsoft Excel
- Gmail
- Microsoft Outlook
Physical Demands
- Climbing: ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles; specifically when climbing exceeds ordinary motion
- Balancing: walking/standing/crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; when balancing exceeds ordinary motion
- Stooping: bending spine at the waist
- Kneeling, crouching, crawling
- Reaching, standing (particularly for sustained periods), walking (including long distances or between work sites)
- Pushing, pulling
- Lifting: raising/moving objects; up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Grasping and feeling
- Talking and hearing for exchanging detailed information and following spoken instructions
- Hands to fingers for picking, pinching, typing, and similar tasks
- Repetitive motion of wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- No special visual requirements; close vision (20 inches or less), distance vision (20 feet or more)
- Color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus ability
- Heavy Work: constant walking or standing with ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
Work Environment
- Extreme cold (outdoor and indoor)
- Extreme heat (outdoor and indoor)
- Excessive noise requiring shouting to be heard above ambient levels
- Vibrations
- General hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, explosives, scaffolding, and/or high places
- Biological hazards including exposure to pathogens from blood and bodily fluids
- Chemicals exposure including toxic or caustic substances
- Atmospheric exposure including fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation
- Confined spaces including crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, and other areas with claustrophobia risk