Hotel Maintenance Technician - Best Western Plus Surprise

At Best Western Plus, we believe in strengthening families. We look for people who exhibit the courage, caring, and creativity to help us remain the most loved brand in family travel. We need individuals who are passionate about life and who will bring these qualities to work everyday.

Best Western Plus Surprise Phoenix NW is looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician to join our team of professionals. Our ideal candidate will contribute to the exceptional service Best Western Plus is known for by maintaining the property, problem-solving, and general upkeep and maintenance of guest rooms, grounds, and hotel communal areas.

Our Hotel Maintenance Tech will perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair equipment, and respond to guest requests. This candidate will have a strong understanding of basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing principles, and will be skilled at repairing equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assist all activities of hotel maintenance operations
  
• Perform and direct preventative maintenance programs/repairs for equipment, guest rooms, and hotel grounds
  
• Maintain pool and spa according to the company, the property brand, and state and local codes
  
• Maintain outdoor appearance, including lawn, landscaping, and parking lot
  
• Follow and ensure that Policies and Procedures of the Hotel Operations are followed
  
• Ensure compliance with hotel and brand regulations
  
• Repair/replace wallboard systems, painting, texturing, and maintain a working knowledge of basic plumbing and mechanical systems
  
• Assist guests and staff in the resolution of unit maintenance concerns, complaints, and questions
  
• Utilize specific hand and power tools required to accomplish all phases of projects from rough-in carpentry to trim cabinetry
  
• Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the management
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• 1-2 years of experience in hotel maintenance or related field
  
• Strong understanding of basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing principles
  
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
  
• Must be able to stand for the majority of the shift
  
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  
• Ability to use tools and standard maintenance equipment
  
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required and/or as needed
  
• Ability to work effectively independently and/or with minimal supervision
  
• Excellent customer service skills and strong attention to detail
  

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
  
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
  
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  
• The work environment is sometimes dirty and dusty.
  
• The work environment is sometimes hot and humid.
  
• The work environment is sometimes cold and wet.