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Maintenance

Ascent Hospitality, Birmingham, AL, United States


Overview
Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation. Our culture expresses a memorable experience for all of our Team Members and guests alike. We’re constantly looking for individuals who work well together for a unified purpose. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. If this is what you’re all about, consider joining our Team.

Ascent Hospitality is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to be our Maintenance Team. The maintenance Team Member is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the building and infrastructure including HVAC system and equipment throughout the hotel. This includes ongoing preventative maintenance projects, renovations, plumbing, painting, sheetrock work, electrical and carpentry. This position may also require the completion of custodial work as necessary while providing optimum service and satisfaction to hotel/restaurant guests and visitors; demonstrating individual performance effectiveness and following proper security and liability measures to protect the assets of the hotel and the Company.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options

401k with employer MATCH

Paid PTO

Uniforms Provided for most positions

Team Member Hotel Discount Program

Essential Functions

Ability to identify maintenance and repair issues and initiate work orders

Reports and follows up on maintenance deficiencies

Complete work orders and all necessary assigned repairs

Performs preventive maintenance and maintains mechanical logs in an organized manner

Resolves guest’s problems and handles all guest requests in a timely manner and according to hotel standards

Complete the duty rounds checklists and correct noted problems

Responsible for correct use of office equipment, EMS system and Life Safety Systems (training provided)

Willing to be cross-trained in all aspects of the department

Carries out policies and procedures set forth by the Center

Initiates and maintains effective communication with operational areas

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Previous experience or training in a similar role preferred

Must be organized and have good time management skills

Must have the ability to understand, read, write and speak English and communicate with guests and Team Members of other departments

Must have basic computer skills

Must be able to take direction, understand and carry out instructions given

Must have the ability to comply in standardized situations with only occasional or no variables

Must be able to work flexible shifts

Must have excellent customer service skills

Must be able to work without constant supervision

Physical Demands

Standing or walking for long periods; using arms, hands and legs repetitively; handling objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms; talking and hearing; and the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Ability to work at various heights on ladders, roofs, etc

May be required to lift and/or move weight up to 50 pounds, and weight in excess of 50 pounds with proper equipment

Close vision, distance vision, and color vision required

Ability to operate in physically stressful situations

Work Environment

Work near moving mechanical parts

Moderate noise level, which can become loud from time to time

May work with various chemicals, cleaning supplies, paint and painting solutions with proper safety equipment

May be exposed to dust or mold

Assigned work may be indoors and/or outdoors and in possible inclement weather

During winter months may be required to shovel snow

Qualification Standards

High school education or equivalent required; some college preferred

Preferred 1 year related experience or training

Must be able to work well in a team environment

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