Maintenance Tech

Seaside Inn - Isle of Palms, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Isle of Palms, SC

Accommodation

About the position

The Hotels Maintenance Technician undertakes the responsibility of preserving the buildings overall operational condition and functionality. A Maintenance Technician is a thorough professional with a practical approach and attention to detail that can work autonomously and responsibly; all to maintain the building and common areas in the best possible condition; all while observing all health and safety guidelines to protect our owners, our asset, and staff, and our guests. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Maintenance Technician will report directly to the Chief Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor and will be responsible for surveying the building and repairing mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards. This includes performing maintenance of electrical systems, such as replacing light bulbs and sockets, cleaning and repairing circuit breaker panels, and maintaining heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality. The technician will also conduct manual repairs when necessary, such as repairing or replacing door locks and window fixtures. Additionally, the technician will conduct ongoing room preventative maintenance programs, resolve maintenance problems, complaints, and work orders, and perform general upkeep procedures as directed, including landscaping, caulking, and painting. A working knowledge of carpentry and painting, as well as drywall and carpet repair work, is essential. The technician will inspect the property to identify potential and current needs and perform other tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor. Collaboration with Housekeeping is also required to ensure all equipment within the guest rooms is functioning properly and is part of an effective preventative maintenance program. The position requires a flexible schedule that can accommodate any shifts and assists with staffing coverage in the instance of call-offs. Adherence to all company standards, conduct policies, and procedures is mandatory, as well as following the company’s employee handbook for rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to Chief Engineer/Maintenance Supervisor
• Survey building and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety standards
• Perform maintenance of electrical systems (replace light bulbs and sockets; clean and repair circuit breaker panels, etc.)
• Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality
• Perform manual repairs when necessary (repair/replace door locks, replace window fixtures/windows, etc.)
• Conduct ongoing room preventative maintenance program
• Resolve maintenance problems, complaints, and work orders
• Conduct general upkeep procedures as directed (i.e. landscaping, caulking, painting, etc.)
• Inspect property to identify potential and current needs
• Work with Housekeeping to ensure all equipment within the guest rooms are functioning properly and are part of an effective preventative maintenance program
• Assist with staffing coverage in the instance of call-offs
• Adhere to all company Standard/Conduct policies and procedures
• Follow the company’s employee handbook for rules and regulations

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least two (2) years of related experience
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and other systems
• General knowledge of maintenance processes and methods
• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Significant attention to detail

Benefits

• Flexible schedule