Engineer 1 - the Joseph

Responsibilities

• Maintain repairs and perform preventive maintenance on all hotel equipment.
• Take required readings on equipment and test cooling towers.
• Replace and program televisions, light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
• Perform furniture repair and replace and repair pumps.
• Perform plumbing repairs such as clogged drains, copper pipes, changing washers, handles, and fittings.
• Understand and read blueprints and wiring diagrams, trace, and repair water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes.
• Paint designated areas and repair and finish sheet rock.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock systems.
• Other duties as requested by management.

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 verbally 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 and initiative-taking abilities.
• Understanding and applying complex information from various sources.
• Ability to cross-train in other hotel-related areas.
• Confidentiality of information.
• Initiative in anticipating guest or operational needs.