General Technician

Position Overview

The General Technician role at Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts involves responding promptly to guest repair requests and resolving maintenance issues by direct communication with customers. This includes performing preventive maintenance on various equipment such as kitchen and mechanical room tools through cleaning and lubrication, alongside visual inspections. Responsibilities extend to carrying required equipment, managing utility shut-off valves, and maintaining maintenance inventories with timely requisitioning of parts.

Key Duties

• Attend to maintenance requests and communicate effectively with guests to address concerns.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks on tools and equipment, including kitchen and mechanical systems.
• Visually inspect equipment and machinery to ensure proper functionality.
• Manage tools and equipment inventory, ordering parts as needed.
• Comply with Lockout/Tagout procedures prior to performing maintenance.
• Conduct repairs on plumbing (like clearing drains and plunging toilets), electrical components (switches, outlets, lamps), and general guestroom items.
• Perform surface preparation work such as painting, drywall and wood trim repairs, and cleanup of repair areas.
• Operate air conditioning and refrigeration systems and perform minor replacements like light bulbs and AC filters.
• Carry out exterior landscaping repairs and sprinkler maintenance.
• Utilize basic computer skills to update schedules and adjust temperatures on air handlers.
• Carry out housekeeping and engineering inventory-related duties.
• Communicate daily activity reports and maintenance issues between shifts using approved communication methods.
• Move, lift, and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently, with assistance for heavier items. Capable of using stairs, ramps, ladders, and performing physical movements such as bending, twisting, and stooping.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Adhere strictly to company safety, security policies, and procedures, including reporting hazards and accidents.
• Complete necessary safety training and store flammable materials securely.
• Maintain professional appearance and confidentiality of company information.

Guest Service and Teamwork

• Welcome guests in line with company standards, proactively addressing their service expectations.
• Support colleagues to achieve shared objectives and address colleagues’ concerns respectfully.
• Use clear and professional communication in interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D).
• Experience: Some prior experience in general maintenance, painting, surface preparation preferred.
• Additional preference for candidates with prior hotel engineering or maintenance exposure.
• License: Valid Driver’s License required.
• No supervisory experience required.

About Le Méridien and Marriott International

Le Méridien embraces a European-inspired, culturally rich hospitality experience celebrating diverse cultures through a chic and authentic service approach. Marriott International fosters an inclusive work environment that values diverse backgrounds and ensures equal opportunity without discrimination based on disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.