Preventive Maintenance Technician - Evening Shift | The River Inn Hotel | Washington, DC

We're looking for a Preventative Maintenance Technician for the evening shift with a background in hospitality who's ready to join a growing Engineer Team! As our next Engineer, we want you to look after this hotel as if it were your home. You'll make sure broken things get fixed, and more importantly, you'll proactively seek solutions and create a detailed program to ensure they don't break in the first place. This includes the interior as well as the exterior of the building. This position is non-exempt and reports to the Area Director of Engineering. The compensation range for this position is $21 - $23 per hour.

The River Inn

Tucked away on a tree-lined street in Foggy Bottom, just a short walk from Georgetown, The George Washington University, and The National Mall, The River Inn strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and serenity while still pulsing to the heartbeat of the city. We are an independent lifestyle hotel dedicated to delivering personalized experiences based on each guest’s distinct needs.

Who We Are

• Recognized as a Top Workplace in The Washington Post and Philadelphia Inquirer over the past 9 years.
• Passionate – about hospitality and fostering an environment where associates will thrive.
• Culture driven – dedicated to respect, teamwork, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the drive to succeed.
• Unique -  we encourage our associates to express themselves and their individual talents. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion.
• Innovators – we are a lifestyle hotel management company that is constantly evolving.  We are open minded individuals who embrace change.
• A growing team looking to expand with authentic and genuine individuals who recognize the importance of team engagement.
• A company that has a culture of promoting from within.

What You Will Be Doing

• Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, energy conservation, and/or general building.
• Ability to read and understand MEPs (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) blueprints.
• Respond and attend to guest repair requests, communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough clean-up of the painting or repair area.
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines, carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio). Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings. Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Communicate each day's activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
• Organize and prioritize daily task to maximize efficiency, workflow and guest satisfaction.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Adhere to quality expectations and standards. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials.
• During inclement weather conditions, you will be required to treat outdoor surfaces so guests and colleagues are safe.

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year preventative maintenance preferred. Ideally, you are familiar with industry trends and best practices.
• Strong skill set in preventative maintenance, painting, and carpentry.
• Availability for the evening shift is a requirement. You need to be willing to work from 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. and be open to working on weekdays and/or weekends.
• Ability to Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance. Must be able to twist pull and stoop. 
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Display basic computer skills including inputting air handler schedules