Maintenance Technician / Grounds

Job Description

Job DescriptionBenefits:

• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

JOB DESCRIPTION: Maintenance Technician / Grounds

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Responds to guest calls in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner to assess and repair equipment or fixtures
Communicates effectively with guests to resolve maintenance issues in a timely manner
Reviews and performs skilled maintenance and repairs to ensure that building systems operate efficiently, safely, and that the physical conditions of buildings do not deteriorate
Inspect guest rooms, public areas, back of house areas, grounds, etc. and detect needs for repair, touch ups, and/or replacements
Tests, troubleshoots, performs advanced repairs and general housekeeping on building fixtures including, but not limited to, lights, locks, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall coverings, caulking, grouting, windows, doors, screens, walls, floors, gutters, drains, fitness center, meeting spaces, or other miscellaneous items
Understands and uses all hand, power, and electrical tools to complete job tasks in a safe manner
Identifies, locates, and operates all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings
Assists Supervisor and/or Manager with other maintenance tasks, as needed
Completes work orders submitted by other departments, as assigned by management
Documents maintenance tasks and repairs completed and items that need further attention to management daily
Communicates safety issues to management team immediately
Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas, including proper use, cleaning, maintenance, and storage of all tools and equipment
Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies, as needed
Uses the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work
May be required to operate company vehicles and heavy equipment, as needed
May be required to handle janitorial duties such as waxing floors, vacuuming carpets, and cleaning windows
May be required to use chemicals, as needed
Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing and removing thatch, and trimming and edging around flower beds, walks, and walls
Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, and trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders
Mow and edge lawns, using power mowers and edgers
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, and shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools
Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers and foliage
Gather and remove litter
Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring
Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens
Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves
Trim and pick flowers, and clean flower beds
Water lawns, trees, and plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans
Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains.
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste
Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, pruning saws, etc
Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Must have minimum of 3 years experience working in related field (hospitality preferred)
Must have advanced knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, masonry, and roofing
Must have reliable transportation
Must have valid Florida Drivers license and good driving record
Must be able to pass pre-employment testing (i.e. drug test, background check, etc)
Must have full availability and be able to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
Ability to read, write and speak English (multi-lingual a plus)
Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, masonry, and roofing
Ability to understand, follow and give written and oral instructions
Ability to take initiative and use good judgment in dealing with a number of problems
Ability to deal with stressful conflicts involving groups of people, individuals, and co-workers
Ability to work harmoniously with fellow employees and guests
Ability to attend educational courses to enhance knowledge
Follow all company policies and procedures
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
Thank guests with genuine appreciation
Ability to speak with others using clear and professional language
Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including intense or inclement weather conditions
Ability to (>8 hours per day) reach, bend, twist, turn, grasp, walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, run, sit, climb, and reach overhead
Ability to climb stairs and ladders up to 50 feet high for extended periods of time and reach in all directions, often overhead
Ability to frequently (<5 hours per day) lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 pounds of weight to chest height