Maintenance Jobs in Albany, NY

JOB SUMMARY

Hotel Maintenance Technician performs routine and preventative maintenance to protect hotel assets and to keep the hotel running smoothly. The hotel engineering department oversees all hotel maintenance issues. Strong communication skills are necessary to effectively understand the needs of your fellow employees and hotel guests. You would be responsible for monitoring consumption of utilities, ensuring everything is up to code and meets regulations, and keeping proper records of all routine and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidates ensure a safe, quality hotel experience that improves guest satisfaction while working on a team to exceed guest expectations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include:

Establishes and maintains professional efficient and effective communication within the room division and the entire hotel. Implement policy and procedures under the guidance of the General manager.

• Every day begins with routine maintenance checks to make sure the hallways, light fixtures, emergency lighting, walls, ceilings, elevators, kitchen, laundry, swimming pool, fitness equipment, hot water boilers, water, electrical, and hotel vehicles are in good working order and up to standards. Optimally, the hotel maintenance engineer fixes the problem before any issues arise.
• Hotel Maintenance Technician is on call to help with any unexpected problems. This may include fixing faucets, removing snow, adjusting water pressure, unlocking doors, correcting power outages, changing light bulbs, killing rodents, or anything else that may improve a guest’s experience.
• Performs scheduled Guestrooms and Equipment Preventive Maintenance (PM) program
• Understands Fire, Safety and Emergency Procedures.
• Fix any water leaks, plumbing and electrical failure.
• Ensure all types of equipment are checked regularly for proper and efficient operation.
• Performs any maintenance request slips filled out for all equipment or areas in need of repair, and performs any maintenance calls requested. Ensure timely response to services request from the hotel guests, employees and management. All guest requests are given top priority.
• Check hot water boilers and maintains operational
• Maintains laundry machines, washers, dryers operational efficiently.
• Maintains HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) and PTAC Preventive Maintenance (PM)
• Maintains swimming pool and fitness equipment operational
• Check PH & Chlorine level of the pool water three (3) times a day
• Public bathrooms, bathroom exhaust fans maintenance.
• Monitor any external vendor maintenance contracts (snow removal & landscape).
• Maintains building structure, windows and roofing.
• Monitor daily usage of electric and water. Take the meter readings everyday
• Participate in the Safety and Green Engage Committee.
• Perform other duties related to repairs & maintenance as requested by management

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facility maintenance, including HVAC/PTAC system repair, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, carpentry, and general MRO tasks
• Proficiency with hand tools, ohmmeter, and electrical equipment repair; familiarity with PLCs and basic welding (premium skill areas)
• Strong guest service orientation, effective communication, and ability to handle maintenance requests and routine inspections
• Ability to perform residential/ facility painting and minor repair tasks; safety-conscious with knowledge of safety regulations
• Experience in leading or coordinating maintenance activities and collaborating with hotel staff; reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of prioritizing to minimize downtime

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to be on call?

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person