Gold Dust West Elko - Hotel Maintenance Technician

A Legacy of Excellence

Entertaining Your World

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company's value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

Jacobs Entertainment is currently in search of a "Hotel Maintenance Technician" for Gold Dust West Elko. This property features a modern interior with the latest slot machines and table games including Blackjack, Craps, and 3-Card Poker. Across the parking lot is our 80-room Hampton Inn featuring Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, fitness center and a hot breakfast for all guests.

Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:

• $200 Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 7 paid Holidays
• 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
• We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
• Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Matching 401K program after 90 days
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Ongoing learning and development programs
• Work towards your future advancement within the company-most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform maintenance activities in the guest room including, unclogging drains and fixtures, painting, minor drywall repairs, repairing and/or reporting maintenance needs to all types of hotel hardware and electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners/HVAC
• Complete scheduled and as-needed maintenance of the hotel
• Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties
• Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment
• Clean, lubricate, protect, and otherwise maintain all tools, equipment, and fixtures in the hotel
• Proactively evaluate room and corridor fitness and complete or assist in the performance of regular preventive maintenance procedures
• Must act in an engineering capacity to protect guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency
• Maintain brand standards as established or modified for all common area and in-room furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Prioritize and organize work assignment to minimize downtime and periods of inactivity
• Work under pressure driven situations and exercise good judgement
• Focus on attention on detail while completing tasks with speed and accuracy
• Maintain confidentiality of hotel guests and pertinent hotel information
• Ensure security of guest room access and hotel property
• Read and understand test equipment, measuring devices, and safety manuals
• Carry out specific oral and written instructions
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed
• Train and instruct other members of the staff through sharing of knowledge and skills
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Manager

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

• Basic reading and writing abilities
• Ability to work safely with power equipment and tools
• Proficient in life safety systems operation and resetting
• Must be able to understand and follow MSDS sheets
• Know the location of all safety equipment how to use the safety equipment and check safety equipment
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Basic computer skills
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience
• General maintenance experience preferred
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States
• Registered with Nevada Gaming Control Board