General Maintenance Technician

The Charleston Place - Charleston, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Charleston, SC

About the position

We believe that hospitality is a transformative art - that this 'place' can do more than inspire and nurture its guests, team, and partners. It can inspire an entire city, country, and world. By captivating the hearts and imaginations of a new generation with renewed passion, purpose, and intention, we're building a hospitality company and place that celebrates humanity. Where we can be a source of hope, care, and delight. Where people are inspired to be the best version of themselves - kinder, more open, and more gracious. And, that we have the power to carry that spirit with us into our hearts, lives, communities, and everywhere we go.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records on preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs duties as assigned.
• Adhere to safety, security, and emergency procedures, react appropriately during emergency situations, and act promptly to correct hazards.
• Listen to and promptly act to resolve guest problems and complaints.
• Clean and organize maintenance shop.
• Have working knowledge of HVAC, MEP and refrigeration systems, including repair, maintenance and basic electric and plumbing skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and identify needs and parts.
• Have strong mechanical skills for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
• Possess the knowledge and ability to perform a variety of general maintenance repairs.
• Keep Director of Engineer and Assistant Director of Engineering promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.

Requirements

• Know how to operate hand and power tools (drills, hoisting equipment, reciprocating saw, and pressure washing equipment).
• Read manufacturer instructions, blueprints, etc. and the ability to discern various colors of electrical wiring.
• Make effective judgments on the various aspects of general repairs and maintenance and effectively solve guest and operational problems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years maintenance experience.

Benefits

• Enjoy free meals in our employee café.
• Paid Time Off based on hours worked, up to 16 days in your first year.
• 8 Paid Public Holidays.
• Wellness Reimbursement.
• Up to 4.5% Company Match - Retirement Savings Plan.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Health Savings Account.
• Colleague Commuter Benefit.
• Hotel discounts at Spa and Dining Outlets.
• Friends & Family Hotel Room Discounts.