Hotel Building Maintenance (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

InterContinental Hotels Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Room discounts

Job summary

InterContinental Hotels Group in Houston, Texas, is seeking a dedicated full-time Hotel Building Maintenance technician. Responsibilities include performing major repairs, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and maintaining hotel equipment. Candidates should have advanced vocational training plus two years of building maintenance experience, with strong communication and specialized skills in plumbing, HVAC, or carpentry. The position offers an hourly pay rate of $19.50 along with a range of benefits including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Advanced vocational training plus two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction.
• Ability to carry, lift, push, and/or pull items weighing up to 100-300 pounds.
• Specialized skills or certification in plumbing, electrician work, or HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Perform major repairs and maintenance work to ensure hotel quality and safety standards.
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions and requests.
• Adhere to safety regulations and report malfunctioning equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Advanced vocational training

Two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Hotel Building Maintenance (Full Time) - InterContinental Houston

Hotel: IC - Houston (HOUIT), 6750 Main St, 77030

Perform major repairs and maintenance work to ensure hotel maintenance quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan, and In the Know which means we need you to:

Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.

Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.

Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

Duties and Responsibilities

Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc., replenish supplies and inventory in a timely manner, and minimize waste.

People

Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.

Guest Experience

Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.

Responsible Business

Perform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pools - if applicable, etc.

Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.

Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning safety and other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policy and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and consistency. Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. May educate and train hotel staff in the safe and proper use of equipment.

May also perform other minor maintenance and repairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties as needed.

Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualification and Requirements

Advanced vocational training plus two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional certification and license if required by law.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100-300 pounds.
• Frequently standing up and moving about the facility.
• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility.
• Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling.
• Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with other supervisors, hotel staff and hotel guests.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive their instructions for the day and/or read equipment repair manuals.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What We Offer

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including an impressive room discount and some of the best training in the business.

The hourly pay rate for this Hourly role is $19.50. This rate is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Houston, Texas. We may pay more or less than the posted rate, and the rate may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible full-time employees.

IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.