Hotel Maintenance Technician | Hotel Hive | Modus by PM Hotel Group | Washington. DC

We're looking for a Part time/full time Hotel Maintenance Technician with a background in hospitality who's self-motivated and able to uphold guest service standards. As our next Engineer, we want you to look after this hotel as if it were your home. You'll make sure broken things get fixed, and more importantly, you'll proactively seek solutions and create a detailed program to ensure they don't break in the first place. This includes the interior as well as the exterior of the building. This position is non-exempt and reports Area Chief Engineer. Hourly Wage: $20-$25/hour Who We Are • Recognized as a Top Workplace in The Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer over the past 9 years. • Passionate – about hospitality and fostering an environment where associates will thrive. • Culture driven – dedicated to respect, teamwork, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed. • Unique - we encourage our associates to express themselves and their individual talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion. • Innovators – we are a lifestyle hotel management company that is constantly evolving. We are open minded individuals who embrace change. • A growing team looking to expand with authentic and genuine individuals who recognize the importance of team engagement. • A company that has a culture of promoting from within. • What You Will Be Doing • Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, energy conservation, and/or general building. • Ability to read and understand MEPs (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) blueprints. • Respond and attend to guest repair requests, communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues. • Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough clean-up of the painting or repair area. • Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items. • Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines, carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio). Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings. Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed. • Communicate each day's activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards. • Organize and prioritize daily task to maximize efficiency, workflow and guest satisfaction. • Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. • Adhere to quality expectations and standards. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials. • During inclement weather conditions, you will be required to treat outdoor surfaces so guests and colleagues are safe. What We’re Looking For • 2+ year preventative maintenance preferred. Ideally, you are familiar with industry trends and best practices. • Ability to problem solve: knows how to dig deeper to solve a problem. If facing a new issue we would like someone that knows how to dig deeper on their own to find the solution • Strong skill set in preventative maintenance, painting, and carpentry. • Ability to Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds witho