Hotel Maintenance Technician

Description:

The Kensington Hotel is looking for a dependable and skilled Maintenance Technician to become a key part of our team. In this role, you’ll use your mechanical and electrical expertise to help keep hotel operations running smoothly through preventative maintenance, routine repairs, and timely response to maintenance needs.

The ideal candidate is proactive, solution-focused, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced hotel environment. Full-time work is available with a flexible schedule.

Join The Kensington Hotel team and help us keep our property safe, comfortable, and operating at its best!

What We Offer

We offer a generous benefits package, including:

• Free meal with each shift, prepared fresh daily
• Discounted bus pass
• Employee discounts on hotel rooms and restaurant purchases
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and complete minor repair orders, including replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, and other items necessary to maintain the hotel and property standards.
• Inspect electrical systems, including air-conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and related equipment, and perform minor repairs or replacements as needed.
• Perform electronic lock repairs and programming, as well as basic telephone system and television maintenance.
• Inspect and perform minor repairs to plumbing systems and fixtures, including pipelines, toilets, sinks, and related equipment.
• Repair, refurbish, and maintain furniture and fixtures, including cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, and counters.
• Perform touch-up painting and repairs to finishes on doors, walls, fixtures, and other areas as needed.
• Respond promptly and courteously to guest questions, concerns, and maintenance requests while maintaining a high level of guest satisfaction.
• Assist with snow and ice removal during the winter months.
• Assist the Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer with special projects and other maintenance-related assignments.
• Follow all safety procedures, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

What We're Looking For

• Previous maintenance, engineering, or facilities experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Dependable, professional, and team-oriented.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and winter weather conditions as needed.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position.