Hotel Engineer: Lead Technician

POSITION SUMMARYCarry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in a efficient, safe, accident-free manner.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSRespond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner. (30%)Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms. (25%)Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e., weekends and evenings). (10%)Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities. (5%)Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order. (5%)Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas. (5%)Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift. (5%)Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased. (5%)Handle elevator breakdowns. (3%)Report any unsafe conditions to the Director of Engineering, (2%)NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSSet up machine and make name tags and signs. (3%)Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed. (1%)Make keys as requested. (1%)Knowledge and Skills:Education:High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.Experience:Two years prior experience in building maintenance or related industry.Skills and Abilities:Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.No. Of employees supervised: None.Travel Required:Limited, local travel upon request.Hours Required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying Describe the type(s) of required lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying to include objects, weights and frequency.Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.Bending/Kneeling Describe the type(s) of required bending and/or kneeling to include when, why and how often.Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.Mobility Describe the type(s) of mobility required to include distances and % of time involved.100% mobility required - must respond quickly to emergencies.Continuous Standing Describe the reasons to include time period and frequency.No Continuous Standing Required.Climbing StairsUp to approx. 90 steps 20% of 8 hours. Ladders: Up to approx, 8 feet 10% of 8 hours.Driving Describe type of vehicle, distances, % of time involved and frequency.Sometimes necessary to drive company pick-up trucks/snow plow approx. 10% of time, unless snow emergency then 100% of time.Work Environment -Inside: 90% of 8 hours. Outside: 10% of 8 hours.Describe any abnormal temperature exposures:5 to 95 degrees.Hearing:CriticalExplain:To hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery and guests.Vision: CriticalExplain:Visually inspect and maintain equipment.Speech: CriticalExplain:Respond to portable radio to base, guests.Literacy: ModerateExplain:Maintain logs and records.Chemicals/Agents: Describe any chemicals/agents to include what they are, warnings and frequency of use.Some use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides..Protective Clothing:None Required.Equipment Operation List type of equipment and frequency of use.Portable radio, hand tools, key machine.New York City Fire Safety Director certification a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr