Maintenance Technician

US: The Aloft Austin Round Rock and Element Austin Round Rock, managed by Moody National Management LP, is currently looking for Maintenance Technicians to join our team.

YOU: Have a passion for making things work and keeping them working. You care for guests and for their experience when staying at your property. You like working with your hands to solve problems, whether electrical, plumbing, HVAC, or painting. Your focus on the customer experience is the backbone of the hotel.

ALSO: For full-time associates we offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling opportunities, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with Employer Match.

MOST IMPORTANTLY: We are offering career opportunities, not just jobs. If you are scared, or feel you don’t have the qualifications, apply anyway! We don’t hire off of key words. We hire real living people who have voices and we want to hear. If you are smart you can learn what you need.

LAST THING: Don’t ignore this opportunity. Apply Now!

The Maintenance Technician supports the effective operation of the hotel by maintaining/repairing hotel physical assets in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, and guest rooms; replace wall board, paint.
• Complete maintenance work orders, take equipment and meter readings, and maintain log to notify next shift, in accordance with hotel policies and procedures.
• Address guest requests/complaints in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Clean and maintain department equipment and work areas.
• Inspect the hotel property in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure everything is in working order.
• Report inventory usages and shortfalls to department management.
• Respond to emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters, and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities in accordance with established procedures.
• Proactively identify safety hazards and report these to department management.
• Resolve elevator breakdowns in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with maintenance of parking garage as needed.

Job Specifications:

• Working knowledge required to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and management.
• Ability to read and understand written operating instructions and work order requirements.
• Ability to operate all department equipment safely.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to maintain customer focus
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to follow corporate and brand standards and procedures

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a hotel environment. This role routinely uses standard maintenance equipment.
• Use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides and other chemicals.
• This position is full-time.
• Work days and work hours may vary and overtime may be required.
• On Call is required.
• This position works indoors and outdoors.

Moody National is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the expected volume of interest, we cannot respond to every resume submitted. If we determine you are qualified for the position based on the content of your application, we will contact you to begin the interview process.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Maintenance

Education

• High School Diploma / GED or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Pool Certification
• HVAC Certification

Skills

• HVAC/electrical/plumbing/carpentry knowledge

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help