Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

The installation and repair of all building systems, to ensure a safe, efficient, and comfortable operation of the hotel according to Residence Inn, Courtyard, Aloft, Olshan Properties, and Marriott Hotels' standards. Perform preventative maintenance as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventative maintenance on all guest rooms using the approved check list. This will include, but not limited to, replacing lamps, repairing wallpaper, caulking, tile grout, faucets, toilets, changing filters, furniture repair, painting, etc. Maintain Marriott logs and inspection sheets.
• Perform simple preventative maintenance tasks, i.e. replace HVAC filters, etc. Replace ceiling light bulbs in the public and office areas of the hotel.
• Support the GXP Program throughout the hotel. Learn and utilize all essential functions of GXP from accepting, starting, stopping if needed, adding notes, adding pictures, etc. on all Service Orders and PM orders. Give all Emergencies & Guest Occupied rooms the Highest Priority.
• Check work orders daily to follow up on any that needed parts or any that may be left from the previous day. Perform repair work given on all service orders and PM Orders and ensure all work is completed in a timely manner.
• Handle minor repairs of wall vinyl, wood work, etc. using basic plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills.
• Aide other engineers in completing repair and maintenance work on the building and equipment that requires more than one person.

Supportive Functions:

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the Chief Engineer, Assistant Chief Engineer, and/or the General Manager based upon the particular requirements of the Hotel.

Other:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by the hotel from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Team Members with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Upon employment, all Team Members are required to fully comply with hotel rules and regulations for safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Team Members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Possess basic mechanical aptitude for the operation and repair of the hotel and its equipment.
• Possess basic knowledge of the carpentry, painting, commercial heating and air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical disciplines. Possess basic knowledge and skill with both hand operated electrical equipment and the ability to instruct subordinates in the proper and safe usage of said equipment.
• Ability to react quickly/decisively to changes in the Engineering Department and Hotel.
• Ability to perform tasks while bending, stooping, kneeling, or standing while supporting additional weight up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to perform duties in a confined space and in an awkward position.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders or use a man lift to work at heights up to 30 feet, often reaching overhead.
• Ability to push, pull, grasp, lift, and/or otherwise move supplies and equipment weighing up to 75 lbs., occasionally waist high.
• Ability to concentrate in high pressure possibly dangerous area.
• Ability to communicate telephonically, face-to-face, and over a hand-held two way radio.
• Ability to hear a change in pitch of high speed mechanical equipment.
• Visual ability to read manufacturer's instructions, correspondence, schematics, blueprints, etc. Visual ability to determine wire colors for safe repair and detect emergency situations.
• Possess a basic ability to write and speak English, to comprehend and communicate instructions to both the hotel and its clients.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and to effectively deal with the internal and external guests, some of whom require patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information, and solve guest concerns.
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines, must be productive in quantity and quality of work.
• Ability to work in a 365 day 24 hour environment.
• Ability to use finger/hand movements for extended periods of time. Finger and hand dexterity to manipulate switches, writing instruments, a computer keyboard, etc.
• Knowledge of GXP system.
• Knowledge and proper usage of Lock Out/ Tag Out training.
• Protect employer's privacy and data; keep passwords safe.
• Assist all Easton Hotels with any maintenance needs.

Qualification Standards:

Education: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school graduate preferred.

Experience: Basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry.

Licenses or Certificates: No Licenses required for this position. Electrical License, Refrigeration License, Fire Safety License, and Professional Engineering License preferred.

Grooming: All Team Members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance per the Olshan Properties Team Member Handbook.

Other: Additional language ability preferred.