Mechanic IV (Full Time)

Explore limitless possibilities, dreams and adventures on Hawai’i Island as you blaze a trail for a rewarding career in hospitality. Embrace our passion for Hawai’i’s heritage, culture and traditions with amazing career opportunities that await you in paradise. Journey into a luxury oasis where the aloha spirit comes alive. Fairmont Orchid is an award-winning luxury resort located on the majestic Kohala Coast of Hawai‘i Island. Immerse yourself in an authentic Hawaiian experience, surrounded by 32 oceanfront acres of lush tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls and a tranquil white sand beach and lagoon. Hawai‘i’s warmth and serenity are reflected throughout the design of our family-friendly hotel accommodations with spacious guest rooms, suites and the exclusive Fairmont Gold concierge floor. Resort amenities include our Spa Without Walls, a 10,000-square-foot oceanfront pool, cultural activities, onsite restaurants, access to world-class golf, a 24/7 fitness center and a 10-court tennis pavilion.

About the role

This individual is responsible for the repairs and preventive maintenance for all facilities at the resort. The role of the engineer is to provide a safe and healthy environment for our colleagues and our guests to enjoy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to complete guest room preventive maintenance throughout the year on a scheduled basis.
• Clean and maintain all areas throughout the property.
• Respond to guest and colleagues requests throughout the facility to make necessary repairs to accommodate the customer's needs in a timely and courteous manner.
• Required to be responsible for specified equipment and areas of responsibilities, which is typically in guest rooms. This includes tasks such as replacing batteries in devices that have batteries, replacing the filter in an AC unit, cleaning the cooling coil in an AC unit, etc.
• Assist first, second, and third class engineers on day-to-day duties and special projects if asked to do so by the Chief Engineer.
• Paint areas as needed.

Requirements

• Service oriented with an eye for details
• Ability to work effectively and contribute in a team
• Self-motivated and energetic
• Maintain a clean and neat appearance at all times
• Must have a good working knowledge of basic electrical systems including 120v building power related tools such as the use of multi-meters and amp probes.
• Good working knowledge of basic plumbing and piping systems including copper pipe fitting, PVC pipe fitting.
• Must have a general working knowledge of basic HVAC systems such as fan coils, air handling units, exhaust fans and make up air units. Maintenance of systems will include filter changes, lubricating bearings, cleaning cooling coils, cleaning drain pans and checking / changing drive belts.
• Must be knowledgeable of OSHA workplace safety standards such as PPE, Lock Out Tag Out, Ladder Safety, HAZCOM and similar.
• Visual ability to read manufacturer's instructions, schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and solve customer concerns.
• Stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, seeing, hearing, speaking to guests
• Ability to work under harsh weather conditions, i.e. heat, wind and rain.
• Lifting requirements up to 25 lbs.
• Carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Valid Driver’s License

Benefits

• Premium preferred provider medical/drug/vision benefits at competitive prices
• Employer-paid coverage for group life and accidental insurance ($7,500) plus coverage available for your ‘ohana
• 401(k)/retirement savings plan with matching program
• 11 paid holiday/personal days per year plus 10 days of paid vacation that begin accruing immediately
• 50% discounts at hotel restaurants, 30% discount on retail items at our Fairmont Store, and 30% discount on services offered in our Spa Without Walls
• Employee discounts at Accor properties (5,000+ hotels worldwide) plus Friends & Family rates
• Complimentary meals in our employee dining facility

Pay

Hourly Rate: $30.80 USD

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.