Facility Technician (Maintenance) - Embassy Suites Downtown GR

Suburban-Inns; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Paid time off

Health insurance (full-time)

Holiday pay

Volunteer time off

Advancement opportunities

Referral program

Maternity/paternity leave for eligible

Job summary

Suburban Inns Grand Rapids seeks a Facilities Technician (Maintenance) to preserve guest rooms, public spaces, and grounds in top condition. You will perform repairs, source parts, and document work orders to ensure smooth hotel operations.

You will also conduct safety checks, manage inventories, and coordinate with departments to resolve issues quickly while maintaining brand standards and a welcoming environment for guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum knowledge to interpret information and perform arithmetic; basic computer skills.
• Minimum of one-year job-related experience required.
• Hazcom Training and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (may be completed on hire); excellent driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and ensure they feel welcome and valued.
• Perform property walk-arounds and address safety and maintenance issues.
• Establish and manage parts inventory within budget; obtain approvals for major items.
• Use Quore to record maintenance issues and complete work orders.
• Oversee daily water checks and pool/spa area cleanliness.
• Maintain security by managing keys and ensuring equipment functions properly.
• Assist with plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks as needed.
• Respond to guest complaints promptly per brand standards.
• Support preventative maintenance programs and inter-department communications.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Good communication

Hazcom training

Driving

Tools

Quore

Job description

Facility Technician (Maintenance) - Embassy Suites Downtown GR

Suburban Inns Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

About this position

Embassy Suites Downtown is a fast-paced, high-energy workplace, with endless opportunities for advancement. Come join the best team in theHospitality Industry!

Benefits Include:

• Hotel and restaurant discounts
• Earned Paid Time Off for ALL Team Members
• Insurance (health, vision, dental, life) for full time Team Members
• Holiday Pay
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time per year
• Advancement and professional growth opportunities
• Monetary recognition program
• Monetary referral program
• 100% paid maternity/paternity or adoptionleave for those who qualify for FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Pine Rest (3 free counseling visits, online library, and access to legal, financial and elder care consultations)

As a Facilities Technician you would be responsible for maintaining property grounds, public areas, and the hotel guest rooms, while following Suburban Inns’ Core Values and brand standards, as well as going above and beyond to ensure that guests are 100% satisfied.

Essential Functions:

• Greet all guests in a friendly, positive manner. Ask questions of guests and make personal connections to make them feel they are welcome and valued
• Perform property walk-arounds as needed throughout the shift, and address all issues encountered. All trash, used towels, etc. must be picked up. Keep eyes open for any and all safety and security issues. Report any problems that need to be corrected to the appropriate department or General Manager
• Establish a list of parts suppliers and order items needed for maintenance, completion of work orders, and general department supplies while staying within company budget, and preventing unnecessary downtime of equipment or loss of revenue. Seek approval from the General Manager on any big-ticket items needed
• Use Quore to record maintenance issues, with up-to-date documentation on what has to be done, as well as what has been done to correct the issues. Complete all work orders and tasks submitted through Quore
• Oversee daily water checks on swimming pool/spa and filtering system for positive health protection, as well as clean pool/spa area
• Control the security of the property by maintaining master keys, and making sure all equipment is functioning properly (i.e. security cameras, door locks, etc.)
• Maintain copies of items that need to be on file at all times, such as county and state mandated pool and spa records, boiler records and certificates, elevator certificates, etc.
• Assist in checking fire protection systems for proper operation and training personnel in their use
• Perform painting/touch up painting
• Patch and/or repair damaged drywall
• Complete minor electrical replacement and repair, some wiring may be involved
• Replace and repair plumbing
• Assist with lawn mowing, snow removal, grounds cleanliness, etc.
• Fix/troubleshoot kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boiler, and HVAC system according to experience
• Respond to guest complaints or issues in a timely manner, and according to Suburban Inns’ and brand standards
• Assist with the property (hotel and restaurant) on-going preventative maintenance program
• Maintain open lines of communication between all departments within the hotel
• Drive company vehicles and/or operate heavy machinery such as lawn care and snow removal equipment
• Follow all Suburban Inns Processes
• Exhibit regular and recurrent attendance records
• Other duties as requested by management

Position Requirements:

• Minimum Knowledge: Requires ability to interpret/extract information and/or perform arithmetic functions. May require typing, basic computer knowledge, record keeping, or word processing. Good communication skills
• Formal Education and Job-Related Experience: Minimum of one-year job-related experience required.
• License, Training, and/or Certification Required: Hazcom Training, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (may be completed upon hire) , excellent driving record required
• Work Schedule: Work regularly requires or varies between day, evening, night, holiday, and/or weekend assignments. Schedule varies according to business demands and needs
  

We are a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry. Accordingly, the responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

Salary Information

$18Hourly Wage