Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

Responsible for the preventative and repair of the hotel’s mechanical/electrical systems and equipment, and for the general maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant, FF&E, grounds, swimming pool, etc. The hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

Pay

Pay range starts at $22/hour

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in mechanical or electrical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing) and other equipment throughout the hotel
• Performs preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g., “room care”)
• Services the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs
• Maintains the building exterior and “curb appeal” (e.g., lawn care, painting, and gardening)
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures
• Utilizes protective equipment
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules
• Maintains a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per team member handbook standards
• Assists other Engineering Personnel when needed
• Performs any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment
• Ability to recognize potential safety hazards and security problems in the hotel and act upon each accordingly
• Willingness and ability to comply with hotel policies and procedures including appearance and grooming, safety, security, key control and emergency procedures
• Skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems and equipment
• Skill in the use of basic hand and electric tools and familiarity with parts and materials
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred
• Thorough knowledge of the layout of the building, sleeping and function rooms
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information
• Ability to listen effectively, speak, read and write English clearly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient while maintaining a pleasant cheerful demeanor
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift
• Ability to work in hot, cold and wet conditions and to stoop, kneel, crawl and climb on all types of surfaces
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace, up to 30 feet in the air
• Grasping, lifting and holding tools and having good finger dexterity
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts