What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Lead position at Hyatt?
Responsibilities:
The individual will be responsible for the operation of the central plant. This role requires the engineer to monitor, operate, and maintain the mechanical equipment in different areas of the hotel. They must be able to work on their own with little or no supervision. This person should possess general troubleshooting skills to repair kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, and HVAC equipment. Must be able to replace light switches and outlets, familiar with working on high voltage and power over ethernet lighting. Must know how to schedule and control space temps in all areas of the hotel through the BMS. Familiar with life safety systems, Fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and how to acknowledge and silence these alarms. This person will have some painting skills or be proficient at patching, sanding, painting, and hopefully wallpaper skills. Fundamental to good troubleshooting skills in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. As well as excellent communication skills.
Qualifications:
The individual will be responsible for the operation of the central plant. This role requires the engineer to monitor, operate, and maintain the mechanical equipment in different areas of the hotel. They must be able to work on their own with little or no supervision. This person should possess general troubleshooting skills to repair kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, and HVAC equipment. Must be able to replace light switches and outlets, familiar with working on high voltage and power over ethernet lighting. Must know how to schedule and control space temps in all areas of the hotel through the BMS. Familiar with life safety systems, Fire alarms, sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and how to acknowledge and silence these alarms. This person will have some painting skills or be proficient at patching, sanding, painting, and hopefully wallpaper skills. Fundamental to good troubleshooting skills in electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. As well as excellent communication skills.
Qualifications:
- At least 4 years of experience leading or supervising a team, preferably in the hospitality industry.
- 3 years experience of hospitality maintenance.
- Excellent understanding of engineering principles.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be flexible with schedule, will work weekdays, weekends, am and pm, and holidays.
- Must have a reliable means of transportation.
- Ability to come in at night or on days off in case of an emergency.
- Experience leading a team of 2-3 maintenance technicians.
- Hotel maintenance experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, pool, computers, and Fire Life Safety is required.
- Ability to complete work orders and special projects on time.
- Has good, long-term vendor relations.
- The ability to process negative feedback and remain professional.
- Abide all Hyatt safety protocols, and other state and local safety protocols.
