Building Maintenance Engineer I Class 1

Come and join our team at this 605-room convention center hotel in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Our luxury hotel is located next to the Paycom Center (OKC Thunder), the Oklahoma Convention Center and across the street from the 70-acre Scissortail Park. The property includes Mokara Spa, six food & beverage outlets, 76,000 square feet of meeting and event space, a retail outlet, fitness center, and rooftop pool.

About the role

You will maintain and repair major pieces of hotel equipment, provide guest service, and be one of the hotel’s First Responders in emergency situations. This role will support the Engineering Supervisor and Engineering team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot a wide variety of equipment and components.
• Maintain all Refrigeration, HVAC, Kitchen, and Laundry equipment in the building.
• Work independently with and around mechanical, thermal, and chemical systems.
• Work independently with electrical voltages up to and including 480 volt circuits and controls.
• Work independently with all types of refrigerants excluding automotive, RV, and ammonia systems.
• Work independently around pressurized systems with pressures that can be greater than 400 psi.
• Work independently with pumps of varying types, sizes, and capacities.
• Perform work from ladders up to 12’ high.
• Use oxy acetylene torch/welding equipment.
• Use appropriate hand tools such as drills, hammers, knives, wrenches, screwdrivers.
• Work in hot and cold environments at times as low as -20 degrees and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Use personal protective equipment, lockout tag out, and all necessary safety equipment.
• Understand and work with systems such as the telephone switch, guest and employee Internet networks, guest room door lock system, building automation system, and the work order system (Synergy).
• Work independently in areas with high concentrations of specific equipment (e.g., compressor rack rooms, electrical distribution rooms).
• Provide technical assistance to other engineers as necessary.
• Receive direction from engineering management on daily assignments or projects and complete within specified timeframes.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to house calls via radio.
• Prioritize workload in a dynamic environment.
• Receive and update work requests from the work request system (Synergy).
• Complete appropriate documents and logs for work assigned on a daily basis or as a project.
• Embrace learning and training opportunities.
• Maintain inventory and order all equipment supplies.
• Understand Omni fire alarm procedures and other emergencies.
• Understand Omni Hotel rules and regulations.
• Understand the importance of Lockout Tagout, dangers of arc flashes, and other safety precautions around equipment.
• Maintain all equipment according to the preventive maintenance program.
• Make repairs according to manufacturer specifications.
• Detect trends indicating developing issues.
• Maintain engineering shops.

Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Prior maintenance/engineering experience, preferably in a large convention-sized hotel.
• Thorough working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
• Be the knowledgeable “specialist” in at least 2 areas.
• Familiarity with common guest requests and how to resolve them.
• Ability to obtain trend information for issues and perform trend analysis.
• Fully understand, read, and write in the English language for professional and clear communication with guests.

Physical Requirements

• Follow all aspects of job safety.
• Stand and/or sit for extended periods or an entire work shift.
• Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. with frequent bending, reaching overhead, and twisting.

Working Environment

• Interior of hotel with occasional travel around the property.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

Tools & Equipment

• Radio, computer, printer, copier, telephone.