Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Engineering, your main responsibility is the proper painting and drywall work of the interior/exterior of the hotel and to respond to all calls pertaining to hotel guest room repairs. Check on a daily basis all the lights in assigned area and repair/replace when needed.

What you will be doing:

• Monitor and maintain preventative maintenance program. Keep repair parts stocked for PM shift cart/supply.
• Painting and Drywall of interior/exterior of building
• Perform preventative maintenance of mechanical equipment as assigned.
• Ensure proper care and use of all Engineering equipment including all safety related procedures used when operating this equipment. This includes MSDS and lock out/tag-out procedures.
• Comply with all established procedures such as Work Orders, Preventive Maintenance, Out of Order Rooms, Emergencies, etc…
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Must be able to repair and replace wallpaper
• Previous experience in a hotel or related field is an asset
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team

Physical Aspects of the Position:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50lbs
• Frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

• Opportunity to work with a diverse group, representative of over 20 countries worldwide
• Experienced group of individuals to train and hone innate skills and abilities

Visa Requirements: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.A. Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square is unable to assist with work authorization.