Job Description

Best Western Plus - La Crescent is a 61-room hotel, and we are looking for a full-time general Maintenance person to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our hotel facilities and equipment. The successful candidate will be able to perform a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and general repairs.

The hours are typically daytime hours but must be available to work during the weekends as needed.

If you enjoy being a part of a team, are hard-working, have a positive -can-do attitude and strive to deliver exceptional customer service each day, we encourage you to apply.

What is in it for YOU?

• Competitive wages
• Flexible scheduling
• Personal Days Off
• Bonus Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Referral program
• Employee discount program - be apart of the Best Western employee discount program.

The principle responsibility of the Maintenance position is to perform all tasks related to the maintenance and repair of the hotel and equipment.

Essential Functions: - Maintenance

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections of all mechanical equipment to ensure proper operation and condition of all parts.
• Completes all assigned tasks on daily checklist.
• Responds to all guest needs as related to maintenance issues.
• Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance duties to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Communicates with the General Manager any concerns related to tools and supplies, or other work projects.
• Maintains exterior of building as needed with snow removal, landscaping, etc.
• Performs tasks as communicated through work orders.
• Maintains hotel equipment such as vacuums, carpet shampooer etc.
• Maintains a clean work area during and after project completion.

Requirements

Job Requirements/Skills:

• Ability to plan and organize projects in a cost-effective manner.
• Basic knowledge of proper use and care of tools related to the job.
• Technical crafts (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.). Specialization in these trades is desired.
• Above average mathematical comprehension to understand and interpret numbers as they apply to operations in hotels.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with employees and guests.
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers, some of whom will require a high level of patience, tact and diplomacy, to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Attention to detail
• Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively perform the duties.

Education/Experience:

Comparable hotel size and scope of experience preferred.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.