Engineer 1

Responsibilities

• Maintain repairs and perform preventive maintenance on hotel equipment.
• Change filters, clean coils, and replace motors for the air conditioning system.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment such as boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical, etc.
• Take required readings on equipment and test cooling towers.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace and repair light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
• Perform furniture repair and replace pumps.
• Perform plumbing repairs such as clogged drains, copper pipes, changing washers, handles, drain fittings, etc.
• Understand and read blueprints and wiring diagrams, trace, and repair water lines.
• Truss and repair all types of kitchen equipment.
• Test, clean, and repair swimming pools and spas.
• Paint designated areas and repair and finish wall coverings.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of employees and guests.
• Ability to listen, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Effective problem-solving skills, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems.
• Ability to understand and apply complex information from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Ability to cross-train in other hotel-related areas.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Initiative in showing willingness to handle problems and anticipate guest or operational needs.