Maintenance Technician - DoubleTree by Hilton New York – LaGuardia Airport

Palette Hotels; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Palette Hotels is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep our New York hotel safe, comfortable and running smoothly.

You will maintain, repair and service facilities, guestrooms, public spaces and equipment, supporting the Preventive Maintenance program and collaborating with the Chief Engineer.You will perform electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and painting tasks, review work orders, document actions and assist teams to protect guests and staff while upholding high standards of

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Hands-on experience with building systems and preventive maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read work orders and document repairs.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out preventive maintenance and work orders for guestrooms, public spaces and mechanical systems.
• Perform electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs with appropriate safety protocols.
• Maintain HVAC equipment, air filters and belts; address unusual noise or vibration.
• Support general maintenance, painting, drywall repair and carpentry as directed by the Chief Engineer.

Conocimientos

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Painting

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep our hotel safe, comfortable and running smoothly. You'll maintain, repair and service our facilities, guestrooms, public spaces and equipment, and play a key role in protecting the hotel and the people who stay and work here. If you take pride in solving problems and keeping things in great shape, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role

This role covers a wide range of hands-on work, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and painting. You'll support our Preventive Maintenance (PM) program and work closely with the Chief Engineer and our Housekeeping and Front Office teams.

What You'll Do

Preventive maintenance and work orders

• Carry out the PM program for guestrooms, public spaces and mechanical systems on the established schedule
• Review work orders, complete repairs promptly and document your work in the work order system
• Walk the property daily to spot maintenance needs and safety concerns early
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and the Front Office on room access for PM and repairs

Electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs

• Complete electrical work orders, such as replacing light switches, receptacles, circuit breakers, fluorescent ballasts and small motors, using test equipment including a multimeter, voltage tester and amp probe
• Complete plumbing work orders, such as clearing sinks, toilets and drain lines, and replacing valves, gaskets, washers and vacuum breakers
• Monitor and maintain HVAC equipment, including changing filters and belts, lubricating moving parts, and addressing unusual noise or vibration
• Monitor and maintain laundry and kitchen equipment, change or repair locks, and cut keys for the guestroom inventory
• Test-run the emergency generator weekly

General maintenance and property support

• Perform general maintenance and minor renovation work, including painting, drywall repair and carpentry
• Assist licensed electricians, plumbers, carpenters and painters as directed by the Chief Engineer
• Keep the workshop clean and organized, including inventory, requisition and storage
• Use, clean and store tools and equipment properly, and handle chemicals according to safety data sheets
• Keep all assigned keys secure
• Support emergency response procedures and act quickly to protect the safety of guests and team members

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in maintenance engineering and basic carpentry
• Hands-on skill in basic electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance, and comfort using power tools and test equipment
• Ability to stand, walk and do physical maintenance work for extended periods (up to 8+ hours per shift)
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in confined spaces, on ladders and at heights, and in heat, cold and noise

Flexibility to work any shift, including evenings, weekends and holidays, as business needs require.

At Palette Hotels, we are dedicated to creating and sustaining meaningful hospitality careers for our associates. We support our associates with highly competitive salaries, outstanding health, benefits, extensive training and development programs, promotion within the organization, and a positive team-based culture where people make the difference.

Palette Hotels, is an equal opportunity employer with policies prohibiting unlawful discrimination on the basis of any protected classification under applicable local, state and/or federal laws, which can include race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, veteran status or physical or mental disability unrelated to job requirements.

Palette Hotels policies also provide for a drug-free workplace, where the use, possession, or influence of illegal drugs or alcohol while on company time is generally prohibited. An employee's use (or abuse) of legally prescribed medication may also implicate company policy, where it impairs judgment or work performance or otherwise creates workplace safety risks.

Palette participates in E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. only after a job offer is accepted and Form I-9 is completed. For more information on E-Verify, please visit the Everify website.