Engineer – Non Exempt

This position performs general repairs in and around the hotel as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Respond to guestroom calls as required, in a positive, polite, and timely manner
Take equipment and meter readings and record them in a legible and orderly manner
Ensure that the job site is clean and orderly after completion of all jobs
Detailed record keeping in English is required for logs and inspection sheets
Perform preventive maintenance on all hotel guest rooms and public areas as assigned (this requires the individual to visually inspect and detect items needing repair and requires knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance trades)
Think quickly and act appropriately in emergency situations
Perform well under pressure situations, time demands, and work overtime when needed
Always treat guests with courtesy and respect in a variety of situations
Perform any general cleaning tasks as assigned
Perform other duties as requested, such as (but not limited to) moving supplies and equipment or cleaning up spills to ensure safe working environment
Report major repairs and items which cannot be repaired immediately to Management for further action
Other duties as assigned by management

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES:

Under direction of the Director of Engineering, perform general repairs and preventive maintenance of any and all equipment found in and around the hotel
Specific work areas will be assigned as needed to each employee, based on skill level and experience
Accurate record keeping on assigned tasks is required
Ensure that all safety systems are operable

REQUIREMENTS:

Hotel experience preferred
Ability to push, pull, grasp, lift, or carry supplies, equipment, or tools weighting up to 100 lbs. occasionally
Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment
Skill in the use of related tools (including hand and electric tools)

EDUCATION:

KNOWLEDGE:

Must have a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience working on minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC repairs
Ability to read, speak, and write in English language in order to communicate with guests and other hotel employees, fully comprehend job assignments

LICENSE:

PHYSICAL:

OTHER:

Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, engineering staff may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel