Engineer 1

Engineer 1 Location: La Quinta Colorado Springs - South/Airport, 2750 Geyser Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Pay Rate: USD $16.00 per hour Benefits In addition to travel discounts at all our hotels, Highgate offers competitive benefits, including three pricing tiers of medical coverage as well as dental, vision & supplemental benefits to full‑time associates. Retirement 401k program is open to both full‑time & part‑time staff who qualify. Responsibilities Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors. Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical, etc.). Take required readings on equipment. Test cooling tower and record readings. Replace and program televisions as needed. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures. Perform furniture repair. Replace and repair pumps. Perform plumbing repairs (clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc.). Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams. Trace and repair all types of water lines. Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment. Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records. Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes. Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas. Paint designated areas. Repair and finish sheet rock. Repair all types of wall coverings. Repair and program hotel electronic lock system. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required. At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred. Trade school and/or College coursework in related field helpful. Flexible and long hours sometimes required. Heavy work – exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly courteous and service‑oriented manner. Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests. Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly courteous and service‑oriented manner. Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag. Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions. Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary. Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives. Must be able to cross‑train in other hotel related areas. Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information. Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs. Perform other duties as requested by management. #J-18808-Ljbffr Highgate Hotels, LP