Maintenance Technician

Raines Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

401K

PTO

Job summary

Raines Co. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to handle general maintenance and repairs across guest rooms, meeting spaces, back and front of house areas.

The role supports a hospitality-focused operation with a family-owned culture established since 1988. Responsibilities include HVAC, plumbing, electrical fixture repair, preventative maintenance, life-safety inspections, and timely responses to guestroom maintenance requests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Handyman experience is a big plus.
• Understanding of hotel/restaurant maintenance essential.
• Experience with hotel equipment repair is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to work order policies and procedures.
• Maintain and repair guest rooms, public areas, kitchens and other areas within skill set.
• Coordinate with vendors and Engineering Supervisor for professional repairs.
• Repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical fixtures to manufacturers' specs or coordinate with specialists.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately and participate in safety inspections.

Skills

Handyman experience

Hotel maintenance

Equipment repair

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Raines Co. - Your Future is Now!

Raines Co. - Your Future is Now!

Position Summary: The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, meeting spaces, back of the house and front of the house areas.

Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, we have grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines has maintained a family-oriented culture that believes in building relationships with our associates, with our partners and within the communities where we operate.

We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.

Essential Job Functions

• Adhere to all work order policies and procedures
• Maintain and repair minor guest room, public area, kitchen, and other areas within the skill set of the Technician.
• Contacts Engineering Supervisor and coordinates with vendors for repairs needing professional expertise
• Repair air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical fixtures to manufacturer’s specifications, within skill set; otherwise coordinate with HVAC repair company.
• Maintain work areas clean and organized
• Maintain and repair carpets, wall coverings, furniture, painted surfaces and appliances
• Change burned out light bulbs and make other cosmetic repairs as assigned
• Maintain chemical levels in automatic mechanical systems
• Maintain carts and proper storage and inventory of all supplies
• Report any unsafe conditions immediately
• Respond to employee emergency situations using information contained in M.S.D. sheets
• Participate in all inspections of life-safety systems including extinguishers smoke alarms etc. to maintain proper safety standards
• Follow the Preventative Maintenance program
• Handle guestroom maintenance requests in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain files of and be familiar with all operational manuals and warranty agreements for equipment
• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause; determine emergency status and report to Guest Services and/or the General Manager with findings
• Attend monthly meetings and any other functions required by management
• Attend fire drills and trainings
• Maintain key controls
• Conduct daily property tour of the hotel and exterior perimeter for debris and trash removal; Check lighting

Experience And Education

Handyman experience is big plus.

Understanding of how to maintain and repair issues arising in a hotel or restaurant. Prior experience not necessary.

Understanding of door lock system (both tech and hardware) is a plus.

Laundry room, kitchen equipment and overall hotel equipment repair experience a plus.

Experience using Quore or other Hotel Maintenance related applications a plus.

Minimum High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pre-employment background check required.

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