Hotel Maintenance Tech II — Multi-Skilled & On-Call

CW Talent; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; Full time

Job description

WILLIAMSBURG LODGE, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA

Description

Upon being hired for this position, you will enter a Probationary status, working up to 40 hours per week. Upon completion of the probationary period, you could become benefit eligible.

Performs general services, repairs, modifications, and preventative maintenance for rooms, public spaces, offices, back of house spaces, and grounds in and around the hotels and conference centers. Knowledge and skillsets in carpentry, painting; light mechanical, electrical, plumbing; small equipment, kitchen equipment, pool and fountain equipment, and electronics. Moves furniture and equipment. Assist other maintenance staff members in performing work. Knowledge of and adherence to OSHA regulations, safety policies, and work practices in all work assignments. Monitors mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems, and pool and fountain systems for unusual operations and initiates correct actions.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to safety regulations and policies.
• Participates in on-the-job training from experienced maintenance staff.
• Response to maintenance calls for all spaces and grounds of the hotels that include but are not limited to heating, cooling, plumbing, electric, pools, fountains, kitchen equipment, locks, doors, ceilings, walls, floors, and televisions.
• Requests assistance if help is required to properly make repairs.
• Performs carpentry repairs on items such as doors, windows, trim, furniture repairs, counters, and bathroom partitions.
• Performs demolition work as required.
• Patches and repairs drywall walls and ceilings for example holes, scratches, and dents.
• Touches up paint and performs complete hotel space paint outs in accordance with Benjamin Moore specifications and foundation guidelines.
• Repairs, modifies, and replaces ceilings that may include track and tiles.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on building architectural items, mechanical, plumbing, electrical equipment, pool and fountain equipment, and kitchen equipment that includes but is not limited to:
  • walls, ceilings, stairs, counters, doors, locks, ptac units, thermostats, pumps, filters, electrical receptacles, lights, locks, doors, furniture, toilets, faucets, ovens, fryers, stoves, steam kettles, and exhaust hoods.
  • may include cleaning registers, sills, light fixtures, building décor, and replacing light bulbs/lamps over six feet above finished floor.
• Test pool water pH and chemistry and makes necessary adjustments for chlorine and salt systems.
• Uses ladders, scaffold, and lifts.
• Replaces items such as light bulbs, thermostats, television remotes, and electric switch and receptacle cover plates.
• Programs thermostats to set environmental standard parameters.
• Assist maintenance staff in all types of repairs, modifications, and new installations as assigned.
• Moves furniture, equipment, and materials that may require use of hand trucks, electric powered lifts, dollies, or physical means.
• Ensures hotel systems, physical spaces, and grounds are safe. Identifies and effectively communicates any safety issues related to grounds, architectural elements, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems. Addresses unsafe conditions immediately.
• Provide "on call" coverage 24 hours a day when scheduled.
• This position requires the ability to work nights, weekends or shift work as required by supervisor.
• This position is deemed essential personnel and is required to report whether the foundation is closed or not, regardless of the emergency, weather related or otherwise.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Facilities Maintenance Technician Certificate
• Five years of experience in hotel maintenance with knowledge and hands‑on skillsets that include but not limited to carpentry, painting, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, controls, and kitchen equipment.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience with computer maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and explain architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans,
• High school diploma or G.E.D certificate required.

Must possess a valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s criteria.

• Must be able to provide a 5‑year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• May not have more than 1 moving violation or at fault accident within 12 months
• May not have more than 2 moving violations or at fault accidents within 36 months
• May not have any serious motor vehicle violations including but not limited to excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, suspended or revoked license, etc.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds, ability to work at heights above 30 feet on ladders, lifts, and scaffolds.
• Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency calls.
• Employee will be required to participate in the department’s monthly safety program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate held in two or more of the following:
  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
  • HVAC Technician
  • Electrician
• Graduate from a trades school

This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position may be subject to overtime during high peak times, etc. as directed and approved by the supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.