General Maintenance

VH Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual review with increase potential

401k program with company match

Additional benefits may be available

Job summary

VH Hospitality in Chicago is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of maintenance and repair tasks in guest rooms and common spaces to keep the hotel in compliance and ensure guest and staff safety.

You will maintain equipment, organize supplies, uphold safety standards, and support the team with flexible duties, including potential after-hours work and shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED is required.
• 1-2 years of hotel maintenance experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Thrives in a flexible environment and can switch tasks quickly.
• Basic maintenance certification/accreditation preferred.
• Is a team player.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings (required).

Responsibilities

• Maintain basic upkeep of all rooms and common areas by ensuring furniture and appliances are in working order.
• Organize supplies and ensure equipment is ready for the next day.
• Maintain high safety standards and report incidents or unsafe conditions.
• Take responsibility for safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside the hotel (car park, pool).
• Follow preventive maintenance calendar and keep everything in working condition.
• Keep supervisor/duty manager informed of low-running supplies.
• Take on extra duties as needed by the team.
• Additional tasks may be assigned at any given time.

Skills

Customer service

Task prioritization

Communication

Flexibility

Team player

Evenings/weekends availability

Maintenance certification

Education

High school education or GED

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of maintenance and repair tasks in guest rooms and common spaces in order to keep the hotel in compliance and ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain the basic upkeep of all room and common areas by ensuring all furniture, appliances, and electrical equipment such as televisions, refrigerators, and light fixtures are in working order
• Organize supplies and make sure equipment is ready for the next day
• Maintain high safety standards - follow guidelines and tell supervisor about any incidents, dangerous conditions, or unsafe equipment
• Take responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside the hotel, such as the car park and pool.
• Keep an eye out for improvements - follow the preventative maintenance calendar and keep everything in working condition
• Keep supervisor or duty manager in the loop and notify them of any low-running supplies
• Take on extra duties as and when the team is in need.
• Additional tasks may be assigned at any given time

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school education or GED
• 1-2 Years of hotel maintenance experience
• Customer service experience
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• Thrives in a flexible environment and has the ability to switch tasks quickly
• Basic maintenance certification/accreditation preferred
• Is a team player
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written
• Ability to work weekends and evenings (required)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual review with increase potential
• 401k program with company match
• Additional benefits may be available