Engineer 2 | Room Technician

About the role

The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is a 29-story property located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, connected directly to the Broward County Convention Center. It features 801 guest rooms and suites, multiple dining options, a rooftop bar, a large pool area, a spa, and a fitness center. The hotel offers over 120,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including a grand ballroom and various breakout rooms.

Essential Job Functions

• Receive directions from Engineering management on daily assignments or projects.
• Perform maintenance and repairs.
• Perform daily inspection walks and utility readings.
• Perform PRP in guest rooms and public spaces to the specifications required by Omni SOP.
• Answer room/guest requests through radio from PBX or Synergy system.
• Assist senior technicians with electrical, plumbing, kitchens, carpentry, pools, or HVAC repairs.
• Assist during building emergencies (e.g., leak repairs).
• Escort contractors and outside vendors.
• Identify and report need for major repairs.
• Complete appropriate documents and logs for work assigned daily.
• Embrace all learning and training opportunities.
• Have a thorough understanding of fire alarm procedures and other emergencies.
• Clean all work areas after completing a job.
• Maintain engineering shops in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain engineering parts and supplies inventory.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.

Qualifications

• Intermediate level position with knowledge of general engineering tools and electrical equipment.
• Understanding of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• A minimum of 2 years of convention hotels and/or resort experience preferred.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work based on business and occupancy levels.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language; bi-lingual preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Wear personal protective equipment when required.
• Move, bend, lift, carry, crawl, squat, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Must be able to work utilizing ladders, scissors, and aerial lifts.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
• Indoors and outdoors including extreme weather environments.
• May be asked to be a part of “ride out” crew during severe weather events.
• General knowledge of various hand and power tools.

Tools & Equipment

• General knowledge of various hand and power tools.

Benefits

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is The Law poster is available using the following link: [EEOC is the Law Poster]. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages. If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.