Maintenance Engineer

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping all mechanical equipment in good repair by providing daily maintenance. The Maintenance Engineer must perform routine preventative maintenance duties, be willing to train and assist others, analyze problems and formulate plans, coordinate with outside vendors as needed, read and interpret documents such as the maintenance manual and forms, and continually support and improve the maintenance issues that address both the staff and guests.

Key Job Functions:

The job functions listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. While the Maintenance Engineer is required to follow all guidelines and procedures. The essential duties and responsibilities will change with demand and happenings at the hotel on any given day. Other duties may be assigned.

• Guest Rooms – Completing all preventative maintenance measures related to the guest room. Repairing all items, as needed. Performing routine maintenance requests, such as plunging toilets, maintaining HVAC equipment, programming TVs, etc.

• Public Areas – Completing all preventative maintenance measures related to the public area space. Repairing all items, as needed. Performing routine maintenance requests, such as plunging toilets, maintaining HVAC equipment, programming TVs, etc.

• Fire Alarm/Life Safety System – Be fully aware of the system operation and handling emergencies involving the system. Have a working knowledge of the fire sprinkler, all mechanical shut-offs and emergency power systems.

• Tools – Maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. Ensure that all tools are used correctly, only on-site for hotel needs, and secured properly in the maintenance shop in proper storage.

• Emergencies – Be available for any emergencies to protect our guests and staff, preserve the building and its systems, return the building to normal operating status and keep all key players informed of all activities.

• Accident Prevention and Safety – Focus on working in an accident-free manner and creating a safe work environment for others. Continuously looks for hazardous conditions and take appropriate action to correct issues.

• Records – Maintain all required logs, checklists, inventories, forms, work order systems and documents required by local governing bodies and the designated brand. Maintain current mechanical vendor lists to ensure timely and accurate response to issues that require an outside vendor.

• General – Complete all work assigned in a safe and professional manner. Maintain frequent communication with supervisor and team members. Ensure that all needed materials are available or on order. Comply with budget guidelines for the maintenance department. Provide training and/or technical advice to other Maintenance Engineers, as needed or requested.

• Be aware of current guest service scores and be able to understand guest comments and needs. Be an active participant in achieving the GSS goals of the hotel.

• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and pass as approved driver.

• All other duties as assigned.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Use of ladder frequently

• Sitting rarely

• Walking frequently

• Climbing stairs frequently

• Standing constantly

• Crouching/bending/stooping frequently

• Reaching frequently

• Grasping frequently

• Pushing/pulling frequently

• Near vision constantly

• Far vision frequently

• Hearing constantly

• Smell constantly

• Lifting/carrying up to 50+lbs.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop personal relationships in a professional manner

• Ability to work well under limited supervision at times

• Due to cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Must be available to work varied shifts and flexible schedules
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• On call

Work setting:

• In-person

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Programmable logic controllers: 1 year (Preferred)
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person