Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing repairs, paint among others to always maintain the property and equipment up to the Hotel standard and best possible condition with the least amount of inconvenience to guests and employees. 

Education & Experience

Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful

Experience in a hotel or related field preferred

Physical requirements

Flexible and long hours sometimes required

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Mental requirements

Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly

Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately

Must routinely meet deadlines

Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary

Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests

Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions

Must be able to multi task.

Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity

Vital

Approach all interactions with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner

Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag while on duty

Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Opyssa Puerto Rico standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to business levels

Comply at all times with Opyssa Puerto Rico standards to ensure safe and efficient daily operation

Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times

Employees must at all times be attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests and employees

Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow employees

Make repairs to the Resort air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils and replace motors

Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment

Take required readings on all equipment

Replace and program televisions as needed

Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures

Perform furniture repair

Replace and repair pumps

Perform plumbing repairs: clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, etc.

Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams

Trace and repair all types of water lines

Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment

Maintain repair and preventative maintenance records

Perform and maintain work to local, state and federal codes

Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas

Paint designated areas

Repair and finish sheet rock

Repair all types of wall coverings

Repair and program hotel electronic lock system

Anything else requested by management

Minor

Assist in scheduling preventative maintenance tasks

Attend meetings/training as required by management

Available to work overtime when requested by management