Maintenance Technician for Fairfield Inn Forrest City, AR

Job Description

Job Description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Maintenance Technician for the Fairfield Inn & TownePlace Suites in Forrest City, Arkansas .

Position Title : Maintenance Technician

Essential Functions of Position

• Will handle routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, pool, and grounds
• Maintains rooms in optimal operating condition by performing repairs as needed
• Understands the room preventative maintenance program
• Prepares preventative maintenance cart for use each day
• Repairs televisions, phones, clock radios, etc.
• Replaces or repairs damaged bathroom fixtures and executes general plumbing as needed
• Maintains the overall appearance of the room; replaces broken mirrors, hangs fixtures, does touch up painting, etc.
• Troubleshoots rooms heating / ventilating / air conditioning systems
• Uses both power and hand tools regularly in a safe, efficient manner
• Performs preventative maintenance throughout other areas of the hotel as well as, including both the front of the house, interior and exterior
• Maintains the condition of the hotel lobbies and restaurants Repairs furniture and decorations as necessary
• Repairs carpet, marble and tile
• Repairs and maintains kitchen and laundry / housekeeping equipment Repairs / replaces windows and mirrors
• Maintains exterior of building and grounds as necessary
• Attends schools or seminars to remain current on proper techniques
• May be asked to perform routine pool operations (CPO certification required)
• Maintains operating equipment in working condition by performing routine equipment checks and repairs
• Maintains and assists in the cleanliness of individual work area
• Demonstrates familiarity with the hotel’s safety systems and takes corrective action on any maintenance or operating problems which affect the security or operating condition of the hotel
• Reports any hazards or injuries in the department and takes immediate action to correct
• Contributes to hotels preparedness during fire emergencies by participating in the hotel fire team
• Handles master keys in accordance with Company’s standards for the overall safety and security of the hotel

Supportive Functions

o Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers o Be self-motivated and use time wisely o Maintain open line of communications with each department o Communicate pertinent information o Respond positively to new ideas o Openly accept critical / developmental feedback o Maintain effective communication through the use of meetings, log books and bulletins o Be available to help other departments in emergency situations o Perform other assignments as directed by direct Supervisor o Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.

Education and Experience

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Physical Requirements

Other Job Requirements

This job description is not an “all-inclusive’ list of the duties and responsibilities of this position or of the skills and abilities required to perform this position.