Hotel Maintenance

Job Title: Hotel Engineer (General Maintenance)

**Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and mechanical experience is used frequently on the job.

Job Purpose: To maintain the guestrooms, 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.

The Engineer will:

Inspect guestrooms, public spaces and back of the house areas to repair, touch up or replace light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall covering, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous repairs.

This requires the individual to visually inspect and detect items needing repair and requires a considerable knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance trades.

Performing these duties requires experience in using basic hand and power tools and the ability to stoop, kneel, grasp, lift, push and pull weights up to 200lbs; lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis; climb ladders up to 30 feet high and reach in all directions, often times overhead.

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.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS: In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.

Report 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 cleaning of the workshop, delivering items for guest requests, and other reasonable duties as assigned by management to provide excellent guest service and satisfaction at all times.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities:

· Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.

· Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.

· Skill in the use of related tools (including both hand and electric tools).

· Basic English language communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with co-workers, fully comprehend job assignments and perform accurate simple arithmetic functions; to include radio communication

· Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping and kneeling

· Ability to push and pull objects or materials weighing up to 200 lbs.; lifting up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to climb stairs and ladders, working at heights up to approximately 30 feet, for extended periods of time, with the ability to reach, often times overhead.

· Ability to grasp, lift or carry items weighing up to 75 lbs. occasionally waist high.

· Ability to work alone with minimal supervision, completing tasks and projects efficiently and timely

· Ability to handle a number of problems requiring initiative and good judgement.

· Ability to move and work throughout the hotel for the duration of the shift.

· Excellent customer service skills

DOT and Driver Requirements:

Engineers are often called upon to assist with driving the hotel vehicles. A DOT Card will be required.

· Valid Driver's License

· Must have a clean driving record (will need to pass MVR background)

· Must comply with DOT regulations which includes pre-employment drug testing and DOT physical

· Must pass a road test

· Must undergo a criminal background screening

Experience:

• Basic Carpentry / Electrical: 2 years (Preferred)
• Building Maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
• Hardware/Power Tool: 2 years (Preferred)
• Painting/Refinishing: 2 years (Preferred)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Work Location: In person