The Engineer supports the effective operation of the hotel by maintaining/repairing hotel physical assets in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.

Essential Functions:

• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, and guest rooms; replace wall board, paint. 

• Complete maintenance work orders, take equipment and meter readings, and maintain log to notify next shift, in accordance with hotel policies and procedures. 

• Address guest requests/complaints in a courteous, efficient, safe manner. 

• Clean and maintain department equipment and work areas. 

• Inspect the hotel property in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure everything is in working order. 

• Report inventory usages and shortfalls to department management. 

• Respond to emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters, and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities in accordance with established procedures. 

• Proactively identify safety hazards and report these to department management. 

• Resolve elevator breakdowns in accordance with established procedures. 

• Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed. 

• Other duties as assigned by management.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• May directly supervise Maintenance Technicians in the absence of a Chief Engineer.

Job Specifications:

• Working knowledge required to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work. 

• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and management. 

• Ability to read and understand written operating instructions and work order requirements. 

• Ability to operate all department equipment safely. 

• Supervisory experience. 

• Good command of the English language; second language proficiency desirable 

• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work

• Ability to maintain customer focus

• Excellent organizational and planning skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work well in a team environment

• Ability to follow corporate and brand standards and procedures 

Experience and Education:

• High School education or equivalent work experience.

• Trade school or special courses in building maintenance. 

• HVAC Certification and Pool Certification is required.

• 2 years of experience in building maintenance or related industry preferred.

• Minimum training required per year as assigned by the company

• Any additional training required by manager

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is frequently required to stand, bend, kneel, walk and reach with hands and arms.

• This position requires the ability to occasionally lift, push and pull products and supplies, up to 75 pounds.

• Ability and willingness to wear uniforms, protective clothing and safety shoes.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions at the Company’s discretion and on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a hotel environment. This role routinely uses standard maintenance equipment.

• Use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides and other chemicals. 

• On Call is required.

• This position works indoors and outdoors.