Maintenance Engineer - Aloft Anchorage

Job Title: Engineer

Department: Engineering

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Reports to: Chief Engineer

Job Summary: Maintains the guest rooms, public space and back of the house areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and masonry to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect guestrooms, public space and the back of the house for areas to repair, touch up or replace.
• Repairs, or replaces items such as light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall coverings, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous items.
• Assists other department team members in the systematic application of the preventive maintenance program.
• Makes records of repairs made, or areas needing further attention.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.
• Reports major repairs and items that cannot be repaired to the dispatcher for further action and if necessary, place a room out of order
• Due to the nature of the business the individual may be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor, such as waterproofing, shop clean up and labeling of hazardous materials.

Duties: Assimilate into JL Hospitality Management culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of our vision statement and core values. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards. Our past and future success relies completely on our commitment to service and teamwork. We are all responsible to each other in following the policies and procedures set forth by the Company. The focus of each associate is to Exceed Guest Expectations resulting in loyal guests who will return again and again.

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

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety:   

o Latex and / or rubber gloves      o Safety glasses      o Safety belts      o Gloves, protective work boots, hard hat, as needed      o Closed toe with rubber soles

Associates will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. The hotel provides the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager. Exposures: In this job you will be exposed to cleaning chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, dust, and noise. Upon employment, all team members are required to fully comply with JL Hospitality Management rules and regulations for the 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.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Basic English language communication and mathematical skills
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred but not necessary
• Basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate. CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is to:           

Physical Activity                                                Frequency           

• Sitting                                                        Rare          
• Walking / Standing                                     Constant            
• Climbing stairs                                           Occasional           
• Crouching/Bending/Stooping                      Frequently           
• Reaching                                                    Frequent         
• Grasping                                                    Frequent           
• Pushing/Pulling                                         Constant, up to 100 lbs.            
• Near Vision                                                Constant           
• Far Vision                                                  Constant          
•  Hearing                                                    Constant          
•  Talking                                                     Occasional           
• Smell                                                        Constant           
• Lifting/Carrying(# lbs.)                              Frequent, Up to 50 lbs.

NOTICE: The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business, and a hospitable service atmosphere must be always projected. Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with JL Hospitality Management rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. 

Essential functions of this job are described under the headings above. The job requirements and features are subject to change from time to time due to the then-current needs and requirements of JL Hospitality Management and/or the hotel.

JL Hospitality Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. JL Hospitality Management, LLC does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, or unfavorable discharge from military service.