Hotel General Maintenance

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Birmingham seeks a General Maintenance Engineer to ensure the hotel's proper operations. Key responsibilities include building maintenance, plumbing, and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience with skills in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and 401K matching.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401K Savings Plan with matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Exclusive hotel rate discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience in maintenance-type position.
• Knowledge of common causes of equipment malfunction.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance methods.
• Ability to perform tests on hotel's equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations of hotel interior and exterior.
• Promote enhanced guest satisfaction.
• Interact with employees and guests.
• Train others in engineering skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Basic heating and air conditioning repair

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Painting and caulking skills

Use of standard hand tools

Knowledge of preventative maintenance

Job description

Overview

What Makes a McKibbon Hotel General Maintenance Engineer?

As a member of the property maintenance team, the General Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the proper workings of the hotel. From helping to maintain the hotel's plumbing and electrics, to HVAC and pool maintenance, you assist with general facilities upkeep. The General Maintenance Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for maintaining the highest level of quality work to ensure minimal disruption to guests. You have experience in construction trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, basic heating and air conditioning, swimming pool maintenance, painting, caulking, and similar skills. Your job is to help keep the hotel operating and the guests happy. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development and advancement. Become part of our family and see why so many of our associates have made McKibbon Hospitality their career home.

A Day in the Life

• The General Maintenance Engineer will work under direction to monitor the operations and functions of the interior and exterior areas of the hotel.
• You will follow the guidelines established by McKibbon Hospitality in a manner that offers continued protection of the company’s assets, associates, and guests.
• General Maintenance Engineer will promote enhanced guest satisfaction.
• You will perform various engineering skills and construction trades.
• You may train others in engineering skills and construction trades.
• You will interact with employees and guests, and you will display sufficient communication skills when communicating in any form.
• You will help promote a collaborative, proactive, and interactive environment with other associates of the hotel.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ minimum experience in a maintenance-type position
• The ability to communicate operational activities, priorities, and problems with management engineers and supervisors
• Knowledge of common causes of equipment malfunction
• The ability to repair and replace basic heating and air conditioner systems
• The ability to perform basic painting and caulking skills
• The ability to use standard hand tools (wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, electrical measurements, etc.)
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance methods and techniques for maintaining equipment
• The ability to perform tests to check for normal operation of the hotel’s equipment
• Knowledge of how to test pool and spa chemicals
• Knowledge of how to handle fire equipment (hand-held extinguishers, fire hoses, etc.)
• Experienced expertise in the construction trades (highly desired)
• Previous hotel experience (highly desired)
• The ability to determine what action should be taken in response to a customer complaint, comment, or inquiry
• Problem-solving skills
• The ability to use various tangible and verbal techniques to solve problems with equipment or dispel disagreements between associates
• The knowledge and ability to identify the appropriate tools, parts, and equipment for use in performing a maintenance task

Benefits

Perks & Benefits Beyond the Basics:

We know that hospitality starts from within, and that’s why we value the employee experience as much as we value our guests’ experience. From our competitive benefits package to our fun-loving spirit, we strive to create an environment that’s equal parts work and play. Our people will always be our first investment. We offer benefits and perks based on full or part time employment:

Full Time Associates:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short and long-term
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition assistance

Financial & Occupational Wellness: All Associates

• Competitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary by position)
• 401K Savings Plan with 50% matching funds
• Associate referral program
• Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development (varies by position)
• Wellbeats APP to support physical and mental wellness

Personal Wellness:All Associates

• Fundraising matching funds program
• Team volunteer opportunities
• 24/7 chaplain services
• Exclusive hotel rate discounts

Any state specific holiday, vacation or benefit requirements will apply