Tradesperson/Engineer

IHG Hotels & Resorts; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform

Room discounts

Training and development

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in New Orleans, LA is seeking a maintenance professional to repair, replace and refurbish hotel items and maintain safety and cleanliness across areas. You will follow the preventative maintenance calendar, monitor supply levels with your supervisor, and be ready to take on extra duties as needed.

A high school diploma and at least one year of maintenance experience are required. You’ll have access to a full uniform, notable room discounts, and ongoing training as part of

Qualifications

• At least one year of maintenance or repair work
• A high school diploma or related vocational training
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, a building management programme and/or reporting tools like HotSos, Opera, Lutron, Bartech, or Inncom
• Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrics and preventative maintenance procedures
• CPO certification – ideal if the hotel has a pool
• Reasonable level of fitness for standing, bending and kneeling
• Fluent in the local language and compliant with local laws on food handling and alcohol service
• Great communication skills, warm, welcoming and easy to talk to

Responsibilities

• Repairing, replacing and refurbishing items around the hotel
• Taking responsibility for safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside of the hotel
• Following the preventative maintenance calendar and looking for new ways to improve our guests’ experiences
• Keeping your supervisor or duty manager in the loop with supply levels
• Being ready to step up and take on extra duties when the team needs you

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or vocational training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Building management software

Reporting tools (HotSos, Opera, Lutron, Bartech, Inncom)

Job description

A little taste of your day-to-day:

• Repairing, replacing and refurbishing items around the hotel
• Taking responsibility for the safety and cleanliness of areas inside and outside of the hotel
• Following the preventative maintenance calendar and looking for new ways to improve our guests’ experiences
• Keeping your supervisor or duty manager in the loop with supply levels
• Being ready to step up and take on extra duties when the team needs you

What We need from you

• You’ll have at least one year of maintenance or repair work under your belt
• A high school diploma or related vocational training
• You’ll be familiar with Microsoft Office, a building management programme and/or any other reporting tools like HotSos, Opera, Lutron, Bartech, or Inncom
• On top of building equipment and hand tools, you’ll have a working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrics and preventative maintenance procedures
• CPO certification – if the hotel has a pool, a Certified Pool Operator license would be ideal
• A reasonable level of fitness – you’ll be on your feet most of the day, and will need to bend and kneel a lot
• As well as meeting local laws on food handling and serving alcohol, you’ll be above the minimum age required and fluent in the local language
• Great communication skills, you’ll be warm, welcoming and easy to talk to

What you can expect from us

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing
framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

Important information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.