The Maintenance Technician at the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown Norfolk is responsible for assisting with the operation, maintenance, service, and repair of equipment as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participate in the preventative maintenance program.
- Perform tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Assist with the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel facilities.
- Effectively and professionally communicates with guests, co-workers, and supervisor.
- Ensures all fire and safety inspections and protocols are completed, and any discrepancies are corrected.
- Collaborates with vendors and suppliers to discuss scope of, and products and materials used in, repair activities.
- Obtains pricing and bids or develops cost estimates as needed.
- Monitors tools, supplies and inventories of maintenance department.
- Places orders with approved vendors as needed.
- Maintains working spaces in safe and clean condition.
- Communicates directly with front desk for guest service request issues, housekeeping for work orders, General Manager for orders and capital expenditure projects.
- Carry all equipment to be prepared to always carry out work tasks.
- Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.
- Other Duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Reasoning abilities are always utilized.
- Basic maintenance skills required.
- Proficient in use of hand tools, power tools, test equipment.
- Must be proficient in Windows operating systems, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
- Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
- Must have a desire to serve all guests.
- Must be 18 years of age or older to perform this job.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Technical, Trade or Vocational school degree.
- Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
- At least 2 years of work-related experience
- Carry all equipment (e.g., keys, phones, pager, tools, radio) to maintain preparedness to always carry out work tasks.
- Experience in a hotel, apartment, or a related field
Our Company - MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
- Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
- MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities .
- MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
- MCR was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020 .
- MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award , the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer .
- For the TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) , the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA
What we offer/What's in it for you? - Hotel Discounts
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Options
- Referral bonuses
- Career advancement & upward mobility
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members