Engineer

Responsibilities

• Makes repairs to hotel air conditioning system: changes filters, cleans coils, replaces motors.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment (boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical, etc.).
• Takes required readings on equipment.
• Tests cooling tower and records readings.
• Replaces and programs televisions as needed.
• Replaces and repairs light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Performs furniture repair.
• Replaces and repairs pumps.
• Performs plumbing repairs (clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc.).
• Understands and can read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Traces and repairs all types of water lines.
• Troubleshoots and repairs kitchen equipment.
• Maintains repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Performs and maintains work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Tests, cleans and repairs swimming pools and spas.
• Paints designated areas.
• Repairs and finishes sheet rock.
• Repairs and programs hotel electronic lock system.

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.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.