Maintenance Technician Natchitoches

Lotus Hospitality Management

Maintenance Technician Natchitoches

Natchitoches, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    A hotel maintenance technician ensures all hotel facilities, equipment, and systems are functional, safe, and well-maintained, performing both preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.

    Key Responsibilities

    Hotel maintenance technicians are responsible for maintaining the operational condition of guest rooms, public areas, and mechanical systems. Their duties include:

    Repair and Maintenance: Fixing plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and carpentry issues, including doors, locks, outlets, and water heaters, as well as repairing hotel equipment like ice machines, fitness room equipment, hot tubs, and emergency generators

    Preventive Maintenance: Performing routine inspections, lubricating hinges, replacing HVAC filters, testing emergency lighting, and conducting scheduled maintenance to prevent equipment failure

    Guest Interaction: Responding to work orders from guests and staff, addressing requests promptly, and assisting guests with disabilities while maintaining professional communication

    Inventory and Supplies Management: Organizing maintenance inventory, requisitioning parts and supplies, and ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained

    Safety and Compliance: Monitoring fire alarms, life safety systems, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols and company standards

    Documentation and Reporting: Recording maintenance activities, reporting issues to supervisors, and following standard operating procedures

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Technical Skills: Proficiency in at least three trade areas such as electrical systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, refrigeration, or general building maintenance

    Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose issues, implement solutions independently, and prioritize work orders effectively

    Physical Fitness: Capability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces

    Soft Skills: Strong communication, time management, and customer service skills to interact with guests and staff

    Adaptability: Willingness to learn new skills and handle a variety of tasks in a dynamic hotel environment