Facility Maintenance - Hilton - Harrisburg, PA

Hotel Equities; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Employee discounts

Job summary

A hospitality management company is seeking a Facility Maintenance professional to assist in keeping the Hilton Harrisburg attractive and functional. Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining hotel equipment, addressing guest requests promptly, and conducting inspections to prevent breakdowns. The ideal candidate should have knowledge in plumbing, electrical systems, and general maintenance tasks. This role offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package aimed at employee welfare.

Qualifications

• Must have basic working knowledge in plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical systems.
• Must have upper body strength to lift 75 lbs throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively with guests and employees.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the maintenance and repair of the facility.
• Responds to guest needs for room maintenance.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition.

Skills

General plumbing

Refrigeration

Electrical systems

Basic carpentry

Groundskeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Key cutting machine

Job description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable individual for the Facility Maintenance position at the Hilton Harrisburg in Harrisburg, PA.

POSITIONS SUMMARY:

UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION, ASSISTS IN THE MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, REFURBISHMENT, RENOVATION, REMODELING AND GENERAL UPKEEP IN ORDER TO KEEP THE FACILITY FUNCTIONAL AND ATTRACTIVE TO PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

THE POSITION REQUIRES PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION.

• COMPLETES ASSIGNED WORK ORDERS FOR GENERAL REPAIR WITHIN ASSIGNED TIME FRAME IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THE UTMOST OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY OF THE HOTEL AND ITS EQUIPMENT.
• PERFORMS SYSTEMATIC CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS TO AID IN THE UPKEEP OF THE HOTEL AND ASSISTS IN THE ESTABLISHED PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IN ORDER TO PREVENT MALFUNCTIONS, BREAKDOWNS AND GENERAL DEPRECIATION.
• IMMEDIATELY AND COURTEOUSLY RESPONDS TO GUESTS NEEDS IN ORDER TO REPAIR AND/OR RESOLVE ROOM MAINTENANCE REQUESTS AND PROBLEMS AS THEY ARISE.
• MAINTAINS TOOLS, WORK SPACES AND EQUIPMENT IN SAFE, SECURE AND GOOD CONDITION IN ORDER TO REDUCE ACCIDENTS AND TO PROLONG THEIR USE.
• CUTS ROOM KEYS ON AUTOMATIC KEY CUTTER, REPAIRS AND/OR CHANGES ROOM LOCKS FOR THE SECURITY OF HOTEL AND GUESTS.
• ADJUSTS AND REPAIRS ELECTRONIC PROBLEMS ON HOTEL EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING TELEVISIONS.
• ASSISTS DEPARTMENT IN MAINTAINING SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL GUESTS AND EMPLOYEES.
• MAINTAINS A FRIENDLY, CHEERFUL AND COURTEOUS MANNER AT ALL TIMES.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED, REQUESTED OR DEEMED NECESSARY BY MANAGEMENT.
• DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, EMPLOYEES MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK VARYING SCHEDULES TO REFLECT THE BUSINESS NEEDS OF THE HOTEL.

OTHER DUTIES

• REMOVES SNOW AND SCOOPS SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS AS WEATHER DICTATES FOR SAFETY OF GUESTS.
• CONTACTS, BY TELEPHONE OR WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND ELEVATOR CONTRACTORS FOR REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF HOTEL AND ITS EQUIPMENT.
• RUNS ERRANDS AS NEEDED, DRIVING OWN OR COMPANY VEHICLE, IN ORDER TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND FURNISHINGS.
• PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO OTHER EMPLOYEES AND DEPARTMENTS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE BEST OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE DEPARTMENT AND HOTEL.
  • ASSIST OTHER DEPARTMENTS AS DIRECTED

PLEASE NOTE THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT DESIGNED TO COVER OR CONTAIN A COMPREHENSIVE LISTING OF ACTIVITIES, DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES THAT ARE REQUIRED OF THE EMPLOYEE FOR THIS JOB. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACTIVITIES MAY CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES:

• MUST HAVE BASIC WORKING KNOWLEDGE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
• GENERAL PLUMBING REFRIGERATION AIR CONDITIONING
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS BOILERS BATHROOM FIXTURES AND TILING
• PAINTING - PREP TO FINISH BASIC CARPENTRY GROUNDSKEEPING
• MUST HAVE VISION TO READ WRITTEN COMMUNIQUES, LED READ-OUTS, METERS, AND COMPUTER SCREENS.
• MUST HAVE FINGER, HAND AND UPPER BODY DEXTERITY TO PULL LEVERS AND ROTATE KNOBS, WORK WITH ARMS RAISED ABOVE HEAD AND TO HANDLE AND ASSEMBLE SMALL PARTS USING BASIC HAND AND POWER TOOLS.
• MUST HAVE UPPER BODY STRENGTH TO LIFT 75LBS. THROUGHOUT AN 8 HOUR SHIFT.
• MUST HAVE LEG STRENGTH AND ABILITY TO CRAWL INTO AND THROUGH SMALL SPACES, CLIMB LADDERS, SUPPORT AND CARRY LOADS OF 75LBS.
• MUST BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW VERBAL/WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS, COMMUNICATE BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITING, UTILIZE ANALYTICAL THOUGHT PROCESSES, UNDERSTAND VERBAL/WRITTEN TECHNICAL AND MECHANICAL INSTRUCTION, AND BE HIGHLY ORGANIZED.
• MUST HAVE ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY AND COURTEOUSLY WITH EMPLOYEES, GUESTS AND CONTRACTORS IN WRITING, VIA TELEPHONE AND IN PERSON.

DESIRED SOFTWARE PROFICIENCIES: NONE

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NONE

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT PREFERRED.
• A MINIMUM OF 6 MONTHS SUCCESSFUL EXPERIENCE IN EQUAL OR SIMILAR POSITION.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

THE INDIVIDUAL HOLDING THIS POSITION MUST BEABLE TO EXPLAIN AND DEMONSTRATE THAT HE OR SHE CAN PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB, WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, USING SOME OTHER COMBINATION OF SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

FREQUENCY KEY: NEVER – 0 HOURS; RARE – UP TO 1 HOUR; OCCASIONAL – 1-3 HOURS; FREQUENT – 3-6 HOURS; CONSTANT – 6-8 HOURS

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCY

• SITTING – RARE
• WALKING – FREQUENT
• CLIMBING STAIRS – OCCASIONAL
• CROUCHING/BENDING/STOOPING – FREQUENT
• REACHING – FREQUENT
• GRASPING – CONSTANT
• PUSHING/PULLING – FREQUENT
• NEAR VISION – CONSTANT
• FAR VISION – CONSTANT
• HEARING – CONSTANT
• TALKING – CONSTANT
• LIFTING/CARRYING – FREQUENT – UP TO 50 LBS.
• TRAVEL – OCCASIONAL

MATERIALS / EQUIPMENT USED

• BASIC HAND (HAMMER, SCREWDRIVER, PLIERS) AND POWER (ELECTRIC DRILL, SAW, SOLDER) TOOLS. PAINTING EQUIPMENT, KEY CUTTING MACHINE, GROUNDSKEEPING EQUIPMENT AND SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT, TWO WAY RADIO AND IPOD

Pay: $16.00-$18.00 / hour

Amazing Benefits at a Glance:

• Team Driven and Values Based Culture
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Same-day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Growth Opportunities/ Manager Training Program
• Reduced Room Rates throughout the portfolio
• Third Party Perks (Movie Tickets, Attractions, Other)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program