Engineering Technician

Engineering Technician

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion! As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart, join us and become a Heartist.

Job Description

To ensure that the hotel guest rooms and building is properly maintained in proper working conditions. Performs general repair and maintenance such as painting, plumbing and electrical systems. Checks electrical systems such as A/C controls, television sets, lighting systems, and makes minor repairs and replacements. Performs guest room calls and repairs.

Reports to: Director of Engineering

Essential Functions:

• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system (i.e. change or clean filters, clean coils, replace motors, water valves, actuators, heating strips, purge water lines etc.)
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).
• Take required readings on equipment.
• Test cooling tower and record readings.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replaced light switches, receptacles, light bulb and fixtures.
• Perform furniture repair.
• Replaced and repair pumps.
• Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc.).
• 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.
• Paint designated areas.
• Repair and finish sheet rock.
• Repair all types of wall coverings.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
• Perform assignments and specific projects requested by management.
• Perform all routine building inspection checklists.
• Fill out Daily Call Log Report and Incident Reports as needed.
• Clean all work areas after completing job.
• Maintain all mechanical items in guest rooms and public areas.
• Receive direction for house calls via radio.
• Assist other engineers and mechanics with assignments, work as a team.
• Maintain all grounds and landscaping.
• Pressure washing as needed.
• Have a thorough understanding of Novotel Miami Brickell fire alarm procedures and other emergencies.
• Follow procedures for elevator entrapment.
• Follow procedures reporting in response to water leak.
• Follow procedures in response to fire alarm.
• Have a thorough understanding of Novotel Miami Brickell Hotel rules, regulations and SOPs.
• Perform assignments and specific projects requested by management.

Tools and Equipment:

• Telephone, pen/pencil, photo-copying machine.
• All engineering related tools and equipment.
• All cleaning equipment.

Working Environment:

• Interior of hotel, in all areas of the hotel. Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes require.
• 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 constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Discover a world where life pulses with passion

Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.

When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.