Job Description: \n The Maintenance Technician at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Champaign-Urbana is responsible for assisting with the operation, maintenance, service, and repair of equipment as assigned.\n \n ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS\n \n\nParticipate in the preventative maintenance program.\nPerform tasks in a safe and efficient manner.\nAssist with the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel facilities.\nEffectively and professionally communicates with guests, co-workers, and supervisor.\nEnsures all fire and safety inspections and protocols are completed, and any discrepancies are corrected.\nCollaborates with vendors and suppliers to discuss scope of, and products and materials used in, repair activities.\nObtains pricing and bids or develops cost estimates as needed.\nMonitors tools, supplies and inventories of maintenance department.\nPlaces orders with approved vendors as needed.\nMaintains working spaces in safe and clean condition.\nCommunicates directly with front desk for guest service request issues, housekeeping for work orders, General Manager for orders and capital expenditure projects. \nCarry all equipment to be prepared to always carry out work tasks. \nPerform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.\nOther Duties as assigned.\n\n \n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\n \n\nMust have a positive attitude and willingness to learn. \nVerbal and written communication skills.\nAbility to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. \nReasoning abilities are always utilized.\nBasic maintenance skills required.\nProficient in use of hand tools, power tools, test equipment.\nMust be proficient in Windows operating systems, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing. \nMust be able to convey information and ideas clearly. \nMust have a desire to serve all guests. \nMust be 18 years of age or older to perform this job. \n\n \n PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\n \n\nTechnical, Trade or Vocational school degree.\nLicensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).\nAt least 2 years of work-related experience\nCarry all equipment (e.g., keys, phones, pager, tools, radio) to maintain preparedness to always carry out work tasks.\nExperience in a hotel, apartment, or a related field\n\n\n Our Company\n\nMCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.\nFounded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.\nMCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.\nMCR 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.\nMCR was named one of Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.\nMCR 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.\nFor 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\n\n What we offer/What’s in it for you? \n\nHotel Discounts \nWeekly Pay \nPaid Time Off \nRetirement Options \nReferral bonuses \nCareer advancement & upward mobility \nHealth, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members \n