Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

The Aloft "Location" is looking for a Maintenance Engineer that will maintain the hotel areas and all hotel assets to an acceptable quality standard. We are looking for someone to troubleshoot and repair hotel equipment, facilities and systems (including HVAC and electrical). Perform preventative maintenance, make regular inspections, coordinate the maintenance staff, diagnose potential problems, and operate within the hotel budget.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company policies Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Fire Safety.
• Develop and follow up action plans and recommendations as highlighted during technical visits and technical audits.
• Operate and maintain hotel mechanical systems such as domestic water system, hot water systems, chilled water systems, pool systems. Must have chiller and boiler experience. Licensed preferred.
• Maintains and organizes parts inventory by receiving and labeling ordered parts and fixtures, placing parts and fixtures on designated shelves, logging and accounting for parts and fixtures received and used, analyzing logs to determine frequency of use and need for replacement, and keeping track of owners manuals, warranty expiration dates and service bulletins
• Assist with building maintenance and completing work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard.
• Maintains a safe work and storage area by cleaning and organizing designated storage area, storing tools and materials, repairing or replacing old or broken tools and equipment following established procedures, and following established safety standards while using tools and equipment.
• To comply fully with the hotel and brand purchasing procedures using nominated suppliers.
• Assist other engineers with repairs.
• Fill out daily paperwork.
• Any other duty as deemed suitable by the Hotel General Manager.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years maintenance or engineering experience, preferably in a hotel establishment.
• Previous experience as a hotel engineer is preferred or comparable maintenance experience at an establishment such as apartment complex or office building.
• Prefer basic skills in reading prints, schematics, and equipment operations instructions.
• Experience in maintenance or building trades preferred.
• Possess basic computer skills and be comfortable learning and using technology.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle stressful situations, work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize well.
• Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• An independent thinker, able to make decisions based upon information gathered from appropriate resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other Team Members.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and proper insurance coverage for business related travel.
• Must be fluent in English.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to operate various types of maintenance equipment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the requirements of this position if such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the company.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Brand Discounts