General Maintenance Mechanic- Hotel Indigo LES

Job description

Description

About us

Experience New York like a local when you stay at Hotel Indigo Lower East Side. Ideally located in the heart of New York City’s Lower East Side sits a brand new boutique-style urban oasis that features spacious accommodations and breathtaking Manhattan views. From the moment you walk in, you will capture the exciting detail expressed through contemporary artwork inspired by the neighborhood’s roots and eccentric furnishings that express the local flavor and give a voice to the art, street style, galleries, tastes, flavors, libations, sounds, fashions and people of the L.E.S.

Your day to day

·  Perform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool-if applicable, etc. 
·  Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
·  Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning safety or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policy and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and consistency.  Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.  May educate and train hotel staff in the safe and proper use of equipment. 
·  May also perform other minor maintenance and repairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties as needed.
·  Assist with other duties as assigned.
What we need from you

Advanced vocational training plus two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.   Professional certification and license if required by law. 

This job requires ability to perform the following:

·  Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100-300 pounds
·  Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
·  Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
·  Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling

Other:

·  Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.
·  Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other supervisors, hotel staff and hotel guests.
·  Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive their instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.
·  Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
·  May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
What we offer

In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which can include healthcare and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) program. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself. So what's your passion? Please click 'Apply Online' and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG. IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans