Maintenance Associate

DoubleTree Poughkeepsie; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Training & Development

Opportunity for Advancement

Medical

Vision

401k with Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Free Parking

Job summary

DoubleTree Poughkeepsie is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, grounds and public spaces. This role covers preventive maintenance, guest work orders, and routine repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and equipment.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 months of maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and preferred HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing certification.

Qualifications

• Six months of maintenance experience.
• Hotel maintenance experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• HVAC, Electrical and/or Plumbing Certification preferred.
• Flexible to work day shifts, early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g., room care).
• Complete work orders from guests and hotel associates and record.
• Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement.
• Make routine repairs on all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems such as pipelines, toilets and sinks.
• Service the hotel's pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows and counters, including painting and finishing furniture and fixtures if needed.
• Operate power equipment, hand tools and vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities in all seasons.
• Maintain grounds equipment and tools in proper working order. Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
• Remove trash daily from sidewalks, grounds, landscaping and parking lots.
• Provide friendly, prompt service for hotel guests and associates in accordance with company standards.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to management; and
• Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.

Skills

6 months maintenance experience

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing Certification

Job description

Position Overview: The primary purpose of the Maintenance Technician is to provide general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, grounds and public spaces.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g., "room care" ).
• Complete work orders from guests and hotel associates and record.
• Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement.
• Make routine repairs on all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems such as pipelines, toilets and sinks.
• Service the hotel's pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters.
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows and counters , including painting and finishing furniture and fixtures if needed.
• Operate power equipment, hand tools and vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities in all seasons.
• Maintain grounds equipment and tools in proper working order. Perform minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
• Remove trash daily from sidewalks, grounds, landscaping and parking lots.
• Provide friendly, prompt service for hotel guests and associates in accordance with company standards.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to management; and
• Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.

Qualifications:

• Six (6) months of maintenance experience
• Hotel maintenance experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• HVAC, Electrical and/or Plumbing Certification preferred
• Flexible to work day shifts, early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

Physical: Able to lift a minimum of 50lbs occasionally Able to lift a minimum of 25lbs regularly Able to bend and squat repeatedly Able to walk and stand for duration of scheduled shift

We are an organization driven by our Guiding Principles - Associate Engagement, Presentation of our Hotels, Driving Guest Loyalty, Ensuring Financial Success, Community and Global Focus. We pride ourselves on having a reputation of providing our guests with genuine hospitality and a commitment to service that exceeds their expectations. As a growing organization, our passion is serving guests and providing an unforgettable experience. We create loyal relationships by delivering what was promised with a focus on accountability, attention to detail, integrity and superior quality and service.

What You Can Expect

• Competitive Pay
• Training & Development
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Free Parking

Creating memorable experiences one guest at a time

Opportunities to give back to the community through our global focus efforts

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all Associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity or expression), marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.