Why You’ll Love This Job
If you have a friendly demeaner, if you are a team player, if you have top-notch work ethics, we want YOU to join us as a Maintenance Technician/Houseman at the beautiful LaQuinta Inn and Suites in Bardstown, KY! This position is PM Friday – Sunday ONLY!
We proudly offer COMPETITIVE PAY, GENEROUS travel discounts, PAID PTO, the opportunity to earn employee referral INCENTIVES, DAILY PAY through our user-friendly partner Zayzoon, and FREE participation in our Telehealth program!!
We are looking for a full-time, skilled Maintenance Technician/Houseman to perform ongoing tasks such as repairs and cleaning.
The Maintenance Technician/Houseman is responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment, building systems, and cleaning common areas of the hotel. The Maintenance Technician/Houseman will ensure facilities are tidy and functional. Being reliable with a keen eye for detail is the first step to getting this job. The ideal candidate will have experience and solid technical knowledge. You must possess manual dexterity and physical stamina.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls; touch up painting.
- Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues
- Install appliances and equipment
- Do garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, collecting trash etc.
- Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs
- Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation)
- Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
- Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations
- Reports to the Chief Engineer (if one on staff)
- Provide housekeepers with the items needed to clean guest rooms and help stock the carts.
- Stripping linen from checked out rooms, stocking the housekeeping shelves.
- Make sure that outside areas, like patios, sidewalks and parking lot are kept clean, tidy and in working order.
- Taking care of common areas in a hotel, such as the lobby, restrooms and pool area where applicable.
- Must be detail-oriented, have good customer service skills, be able to lift some heavy items and understand cleaning basics.
Qualifications
Skills
- Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems
- Experience using hand and electrical tools
- Ability to read technical manuals and drawings
- Very good communication and interpersonal skills
- Physical stamina and dexterity
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Must be detail-oriented, have good customer service skills, be able to lift some heavy items and understand cleaning basics.
Our company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Type: Part Time (Hourly)
Job ID: 123018