Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is currently searching for a remarkable Maintenance Technician for the TownePlace Suites in Bozeman, Montana.

Job Purpose:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance, repair and cleaning areas/equipment and to assist other trade mechanics in their duties to ensure a safe, and well maintained Hotel. Warm, knowledgeable service and helpful guidance reassure guests they've made the naht choice to stay with us.

• Will handle routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds
• Maintains rooms in optimal operating condition by performing repairs as needed
• Understands the room preventative maintenance prodram
• Repairs televisions, pnones, clock radios, etc.
• Replaces or repairs damaged bathroom fixtures and executes general plumbing as needed
• Maintains the overall appearance of the room; replaces broken mirrors, hangs fixtures, does touch up painting, etc.
• Troubleshoots rooms heating/ventilating/air conditioning systems
• Uses both power and hand tools regularly in a safe, efficient manner
• Performs preventative maintenance throughout other areas of the hotel as well as, including both the front of the house, interior and exterior
• Maintains the condition of the hotel lobbies and restaurants
• Repairs furniture and decorations as necessary
• Repairs carpet, marble and tile
• Repairs and maintains kitchen and laundry/housekeeping equipment
• Repairs/replaces windows and mirrors
• Maintains exterior of building and grounds as necessary
• Maintains operating equipment in working condition by performing routine equipment checks and repairs
• Maintains and assists in the cleanliness of individual work area
• Demonstrates familiarity with the hotel's safety systems and takes corrective action on any maintenance or operating problems which affect the security or operating condition of the hotel
• Reports any hazards or injuries in the department and takes immediate action to correct

Supportive Functions

• Teamwork Skills
• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior
• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers
• Be self-motivated and use time wisely
• Communicate pertinent information and maintain open lines of communication with each department
• Respond positively to new ideas
• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback
• Maintain effective communication through the use of meetings, log books and bulletins
• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations
• Perform other assignments as directed by direct Supervisor
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook Safety and Security.
• Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures and security concerns

Education and Experience

• High school diploma; technical school degree preferred.
• One to five years in maintenance required

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Must be self-directed
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must have a good knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption.; knowledge of HVAC strongly preferred
• Must have knowledge of using Purchase orders and ordering materials.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand 8 hours per day. Sitting and bending, squatting and other motion are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task
• The worker is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the surrounding noise level.
• The worker is subject to vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities on whole body.
• The worker is subject to hazards: including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• The worker is subject to oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Position requires walking and standing most of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment.

Amazing Benefits at a Glance:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Discount programs for shopping, travel, tickets and more.
• Same-day pay available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Brand Discounts
• Career Growth Opportunities