General Maintenance Technician

YOTEL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

YOTEL Washington DC is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on hotel equipment, cabins, and related systems. The role emphasizes timely, accurate, and professional work aligned with YOTEL’s core values.

Responsibilities include addressing guest requests, maintaining HVAC and electrical systems, and repairing building structures. The technician will work with the Engineering leadership to ensure smooth operations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years trade-related experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and building maintenance.
• Experience in hotel or related field preferred.
• Hands-on knowledge of building mechanical systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Attend to guest requests and inquiries; escalate unresolved issues promptly.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on hotel equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and related systems.
• Repair and maintain physical structure; perform painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other maintenance tasks.
• Install and replace lighting fixtures and bulbs; manage tools and inventory.
• Inspect machinery, listen for operational issues, and diagnose problems with supervision as needed.
• Coordinate services with other departments to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist in setup of new equipment and report major repairs to leadership.
• Perform duties assigned by Director of Engineering and General Manager.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Drywall

Power tools

MEP blueprints

Safety compliance

Microsoft Office

Lifting capability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WELCOME TO YOTEL

A hotel that moves as fast as you. YOTEL has prime locations around the world for you to get centred quickly. Staying with us means spending time in the world's smartest places, where desirable, tech and design-led environments make a real connection with modern travellers on the go.

MAKING YOUR HOTEL EXPERIENCE NON-STOP

YOTEL offers guests a hotel experience that challenges the status quo, with a promise to deliver a different kind of stay through awesome people, smart design and the creative use of technology.

Location YOTEL Washington DC

Position Engineer - FIX IT Crew - Miami

Position Overview:

The General Maintenance Technician carries out preventative and corrective maintenance activities on hotel equipment, cabins, and tools. The Technician is responsible for building maintenance activities involving equipment, gym, cabin and is required to perform annual, quarterly, and monthly preventative maintenance activities. All responsibilities shall be carried out in a timely, accurate, and professional manner, in accordance with YOTEL’s core values.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Attend to guest requests, inquiries and complaints and refers unresolved issues to supervisor or Manager on Duty in a timely manner.
• Perform preventive/predictable maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment with minimum down time, including, laundry, boiler, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, meeting rooms and guest rooms. Maintain the information in a shop log or document the assignment through the work order system.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment. Performs minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities, using hand tools and power tools to ensure smooth operations of HVAC, refrigeration, natural gas.
• Installs and replaces lighting fixtures and bulbs.
• Maintain shop areas, spare parts areas, storage areas and inventories of materials, equipment and associated parts of the trade.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment. Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discuss machine operations variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Installs and repairs electrical wiring and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Ensure the daily inventory of the department’s tools and equipment issued to employee is completed prior to completion of the shift.
• Fabricates and repairs furniture and fixture.
• Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, disasters, power failures, etc. and assist as needed.

• Ensure that services are coordinated to provide the best in guest satisfaction by maintaining contact via telephone or radio with other departments such as Reception and Housekeeping.
• Assists in delivering and set-up of all new equipment such as televisions, mattresses, tables, chairs, etc.
• Notify management concerning need for major repairs and report out-of-the ordinary issues and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Engineering and the General Manager.

Position Requirements

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties

• Ability to detect malfunctioning equipment, discuss machine operations variables, diagnose problems, and make repairs.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information discreetly and professionally.
• Ability to work independently with limited support
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong detail orientation: ability to set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to problem solve without direct supervision.
• Proven ability to work effectively in an unstructured, fast-paced, and constantly changing environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Reads and understands MEP blueprints, wiring diagrams

Skills/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum of 3 years trade related experience and/or training in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry and building maintenance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in hotel or related field preferred.
• Must have hands on knowledge of building mechanical systems and controls, energy management and building maintenance skills.
• Basic knowledge of painting, drywall, HVAC and plumbing General knowledge of machines and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to communicate well with guests and staff.
• Ability to add and subtract multiply and divide. Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Must have upper body strength to lift 50lbs. 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 50lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 15-25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and sometimes in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock and is required to properly operate hand tools. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and personal protective equipment is to be used when required.

What are Yotel people like?

• Pro-active with a ‘can do’ positive attitude
• Likes to be busy, always looking for the next task or goal to achieve
• Great attention to detail in everything that they do
• Sociable and confident with each other and our guests
• Friendly, warm and welcoming always
• Professional in their outlook, taking pride in their appearance, performance and reputation
• Takes responsibility for their actions and those of the wider team
• Like to own problems and find solutions for the benefit of the guests and team alike

Rate Of Pay 36.72

Shift Day and evening rotational schedule

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.