Maintenance Technician

Latour Hotels & Resorts, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel club membership

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

ESOP participation

Job summary

LaTour Hotels and Resorts, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Florida to maintain and repair guest units, buildings, pools, and common areas. You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to guest needs, and manage work orders with frontline communication.

The ideal candidate has at least two years of maintenance experience and holds CPO and EPA certifications or is willing to obtain them. The role requires hands-on skills with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPO Certification and EPA Certification (or willingness to obtain) required.
• Minimum two years of general maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance in guest units, buildings, pools, and common areas.
• Repair and troubleshoot carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC issues.
• Repair and install appliances as needed with minimal supervision.
• Maintain pools and pool decks, ensure water balance.
• Prepare property for weather events and assist guests and front desk as needed.

Skills

General maintenance

Hand and power tools

Carpentry basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPO Certification

EPA Certification

Tools

General tools

Job description

What's in it for you? Competitive pay based on experience!We offer membership of our travel club as a benefit to every employee after their first few months. This includes:Access to deeply discounted stays at our resortsAccess to discounted stays at partner resorts and hotelsDiscounts on other travel-related expenses like airfare, car rental and more.Full time employees can also look forward to a more comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, ancillary benefits, and much more! Coconut Palms 2 in New Smyrna Beach, FL is managed by LaTour Hotels and Resorts, Inc., and as an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company our employees are invested in the company, meaning that when you succeed, you're working towards both the company's future and your own.POSITION SUMMARYThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the appearance and functionality of all units, buildings, and common areas throughout the property. This position provides general maintenance, responds to guest needs, and performs preventative maintenance projects.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe Maintenance Technician:Performs general maintenance in guest units, buildings, pools, and common areas as assigned.Will have a working knowledge of the use of hand tools and power tools.Will have a working knowledge for repairing and troubleshooting carpentry, plumbing, electric, and HVAC issues.Repairs and installs appliances as needed with minimal supervision.Performs maintenance to plumbing such as pipes, drains, faucets, disposals, showers, tubs, etc.Prevents and troubleshoots electrical issues on equipment, fixtures, outlets and switches.Inspects and performs preventative maintenance in units and resort areas to minimize a negative guest experience.Reports, responds to, and repairs safety issues in guest units, buildings, pools, common areas, and equipment.Completes all daily assignments in a timely manner.Prioritizes work orders against daily assignments, keeping in constant contact with the department and/or the front desk to update jobs completed.Maintains the appearance of the property by picking trash and debris, responding and mopping up spills, cleaning exterior fixtures, etc. on a daily basis.OTHER FUNCTIONSThe Maintenance Technician may also:Clean and maintain all pools and pool decks at the resort.Ensure that all pools are operating properly and that the water condition is correctly balanced at all times.Assist in other areas of maintenance such as grounds or in painting projects.Perform regular power washing of exterior areas of assigned grounds, buildings, or common areas.Prepare and secure property for advancing and predictable weather occurrences such as storms and hurricanes.Maintain company vehicles, ensuring that they are operating properly and that routine maintenance is performed as needed.Assist guests with special needs to ensure a positive vacation experience.Be responsible for collecting and disposing of the property’s trash.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTSEducation/CredentialsThis position requires a high school diploma or GEDCPO and EPA Certification (or willing to obtain)ExperienceThis position requires at least two years prior experience in a general maintenance position or equivalent technical training.LHR’s Core CompetenciesAccountability: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.Adaptability: Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.Customer oriented: Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.Enthusiastic: Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.Ethical: Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.Honesty/Integrity: Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.Interpersonal: Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.Responsible: Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.Safety awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.Tolerance: Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.Knowledge & SkillsAccuracy: Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughlyAutonomy: Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionDetail Oriented: Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or taskJudgment: The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.Oral Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.Other RequirementsMust possess a valid driver’s license.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSN (Not Applicable)Activity is not applicable to this occupation.O (Occasionally)Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)F (Frequently)Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)C (Constantly)Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)Physical DemandsLift/CarryStandCWalkCSitOHandling / FingeringFReach OutwardFReach Above ShoulderFClimbFCrawlOSquat or KneelOBendF10 lbs. or lessC11-20 lbs.F21-50 lbs.O51-100 lbsOOver 100 lbsOPush/Pull12 lbs or lessC13-25 lbsF26-40 lbsO41-100 lbsOWORK ENVIRONMENTThe Maintenance Technician works both inside and outside in different weather conditions, which vary across locations. This position requires the regular use of hand tools and mechanical equipment that require manual dexterity. Hours may include nights, weekends, and holidays.