Preventative Maintenance Technician - Biltmore Farms Hotels

Picture Yourself at Biltmore Farms as part of the Vanderbilt legacy of hospitality!

Why join our Maintenance Engineering team?

• Opportunity for paid certifications in special skills and on-the-job learning experiences!
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision benefits coverage!
• Fun wellness program with annual bonus of up to $600!
• 401K retirement plan with employer matching program!
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays!
• Parental leave with up to 6 weeks available for birth, adoption, and fostering!
• Hilton or Marriott brand hotel discounts for you, your family, and your friends!
• YMCA membership monthly discount!
• Friendly and supportive work environments!
• Great career growth opportunities!
• Exciting employee events and activities!

This is a full-time position with work locations based at the following:

• DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville - Biltmore (located in Biltmore Village)
• Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park
• Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville - Biltmore Village and Residence Inn by Marriott - Biltmore

You are a self-starter who can think on their feet. Your knowledge of various maintenance procedures is multifaceted. You are a reliable team player on projects both big and small. Providing a well-maintained space for our guests and clients is one significant way that we make provide an outstanding guest experience. Can you picture yourself at Biltmore Farms Hotels as a Maintenance Engineer? We can!

As a Preventative Maintenance (PM) Tech, you will:

• Ensures the best possible lodging experience for each guest, within the framework of operating guidelines.
• Works alongside the Deep Clean Technician to coordinate and execute PMs and deep cleans in guestrooms. Will assist the Deep Clean Technician in moving furniture in the guestrooms.
• Completes Preventive Maintenance program on a timely basis utilizing the Preventative Maintenance Reference Guide.
• Records PMs in the Logistics App to track completed guestroom PMs.
• Performs walk-throughs inspections with the General Manager.
• Performs other such duties assigned by Management to meet guest or operational needs.
• Perform general maintenance duties throughout the hotel facility including: painting, hanging wallpaper, lighting repairs, electrical circuits and wiring, plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, doors and locks, furniture, carpet and flooring.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations including checking areas when fire alarms are engaged or getting to water shut-offs in the event of a broken water line.
• Wear the provided maintenance uniform and name tag and follow grooming and appearance guidelines.

Essential Elements:

The Preventative Maintenance (PM) Technician helps proactively address issues and ensures every guest room is fully operational and in optimum condition. PM Tech supports hotel brand initiatives to provide detailed Preventative Maintenance service. Assists the hotel Engineering department with special projects and communicating larger maintenance needs for outsourcing purposes.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Must be also to use basic work tools and equipment required. Able to patch holes, clean carpets, and paint walls. Able to guide maintenance team, contractors, and vendors on work duties to ensure completion. Must be equally productive working as part of a team, as well as under limited supervision. Possess a strong work ethic, able to prioritize, and have a strong sense of timeliness.

Education & Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. Knowledge of basic work tools and equipment required. General knowledge of heating, air conditioning, electric and plumbing skills preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Requires ability to bend at waist and work on knees, reaching overhead, climbing ladders, standing and walking for long periods of time, walking up to five to seven (7) flights of stairs at a time, working outside in heat or cold weather and other elements. May, on occasion, be required to lift and carry 50 pounds or more.

Post Offer / Pre-Employment:

For the on-going safety and well-being of our employees and guests, Biltmore Farms' on-boarding process includes a criminal history disclosure and screening process for employees selected for employment. This process begins after an offer of employment is extended in writing. Final decisions on employment will be treated in accordance with federal-, state-, and local laws and guidance and determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis prior to adverse action. Biltmore Farms is dedicated to matching candidates with a criminal history to a position where they can be successful.

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