Maintenance department

Description:

The Holiday Inn Express of West Long Branch is seeking highly motivated professionals to join our award-winning team in the Maintenance department.

The Holiday Inn Express of West Long Branch is part of the Hotels Unlimited family of hotels. We are a New Jersey based, family-owned company established in 1979, committed to growth through excellence. At Hotels Unlimited, we believe guests select our hotels because of our caring and attentive team members. We understand that small acts of thoughtfulness make all the difference in creating an extraordinary hospitality experience.

The Maintenance department is responsible for the upkeep and repair of our hotel. The ideal candidate should be able to perform various duties related to construction, repair of buildings and equipment, inspects the integrity of the building, painting, and other task as assigned.

Responsibilities include:

• Fix windows, repair broken sinks, toilets, furniture
• Monitor the hotel’s building, ground, and equipment
• Read and follow manuals, instructions, blueprints
• Proactively fix potential safety hazards to avoid injuries
• Perform minor electrical repair including replacing light bulbs/fixtures
• Report any hazardous or potential maintenance problems
• Use various tools such as power tools, hammers, saws, drills, wrenches, etc
• Maintain the hotel facility and related equipment in a safe manner
• Operate vehicles and equipment

Compensation and Benefits include:

• This position offers a starting rate that ranges from $16.50 to $18 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
• Part time employees will have the opportunity to earn paid time-off and join the company's retirement plans (once qualified)
• Full time employees will have the opportunity to earn paid time-off and join the company's health, dental, vision, and retirement plans (once qualified)

Requirements:

Job Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience as a maintenance worker (1 Year Preferred)
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, elevators, plumbing, and infrastructure a strong plus
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and push/pull 75 pounds or more
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time, kneel, squat, bend
• Knowledge of how to use various tools, read meters, repair various furniture
• Time Management
• Knowledge of safety standards and OSHA
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to work part of a team
• Must be willing and able to work flexible hours including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays