Evening Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs, installation, and maintenance of departmental equipment.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the SuiteCare program.
• Oversee the daily operation of the pool, including chemical balancing and cleaning.
• Monitor the hotel life safety systems and work closely with contractors to resolve any defects.
• Conduct routine repairs on all hotel equipment.
• Operate a preventative maintenance system on hotel equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues with a working knowledge of hotel systems.
• Be familiar with the types of equipment in the hotel and its importance to overall operations.
• Maintain knowledge in plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, kitchen equipment, and laundry equipment.
• Read and understand operational manuals, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.
• Understand water distribution systems, pumps, hydronics, and drainage systems.
• Know building electrical systems and electrical distribution systems.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and repair boilers.
• Understand generator and fire pump operation.
• Learn and manage the hotel’s life safety systems.
• Conduct daily inspections of hotel public and back-of-house spaces; correct defects as needed.
• Assist in providing building security when needed.
• Respond to emergency and after-hours calls in a timely manner.
• Train staff on basic functions such as changing light bulbs, clearing plumbing blockages, and troubleshooting guest room door locks.
• Provide exceptional guest service at all times.
• Follow established procedures to prevent the spread of COVID or other infectious diseases.
• Respond to and resolve guest room defects reported by housekeeping staff.
• Complete all reasonable requests by management within ability.

Requirements

• Minimum lifting of 40 lbs.
• Certified in Type I & II refrigerants with a current certificate.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with guests and co-workers.
• Physical ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, and reach upward.
• Some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
• Use safe work practices and report all accidents and safety violations.
• Two years of hotel experience with an extended stay brand or similar experience.