Maintenance Specialist

Guest Services; Everglades City (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to perform maintenance and repair across mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems at assigned locations. The role requires timely inspections, minor and major repairs, and quick response to emergencies to ensure safety and service quality.

The candidate will help secure facilities, manage supplies, and uphold the company’s professional image while collaborating with managers and guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Strong customer service abilities and helpful attitude.
• Ability to recognize problems and communicate them to management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Perform scheduled inspections of buildings and equipment and repair malfunctions.
• Load and unload supplies and monitor inventory for adequate maintenance.
• Respond to emergencies and resolve safety or security issues promptly.
• Secure all buildings and monitor automatic security systems as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report safety concerns to management.

Skills

Customer service

Driver's license

Problem recognition

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Tools

Hand tools

Electric tools

Job description

Compensation Amount:16.00 USD Hourly

Job Summary: The Maintenance Specialist assists by performing all aspects of maintenance and repair work on all mechanical, structural, and electrical equipment and systems on assigned locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive direction from the Maintenance Manager and assist in the overall maintenance and repair of the assigned unit's operations.
• Conduct scheduled inspections of designated buildings and equipment; check and repair equipment malfunctions.
• Make major repairs to electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment as needed.
• Respond immediately and resolve emergency facility needs/issues regarding safety/security/business requirements, including fire alarm systems; disengage electrical, water, or gas systems as necessary.
• Lock and secure all buildings and facilities; monitor, activate and reset automatic security systems as appropriate.
• Assist Manager with inventory/security of supplies is adequate for the maintenance of units.
• Maintain and ensure safe facility environment including standards for maintenance and upkeep of facility's equipment.
• Notify Manager of all unusual events, circumstances, or other safety or quality control issues.
• Represent the company in a professional and positive manner at all times.
• Maintain and enhance the company's image when interacting with clients, guests, associates, and vendors.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver's License and a clean driving record required.
• Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.
• Ability to recognize when a problem has occurred and communicate it to management.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit or assigned work location.
• Bend, lift, carry, crawl, climb, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Climbing steps and ladders regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by co-workers.
• Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.
• Must wear the correct protective and safety equipment at all times.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Repair equipment.
• Hand and electric tools.
• Company motor vehicles.

Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.

Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.