Job Description
Engineer Job Description:
The Engineer I is expected to perform highly skilled maintenance and repair duties for the property, including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, and plumbing tasks. The Engineer I is responsible for insuring that the rooms and property are maintained in the best possible condition, with the least inconvenience to guests. Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential :
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with hotel standards, as required by scheduling that will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and nametag when working. Comply at all times with hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. lnspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perfonn other maintenance actions, following checklists. Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment. Diagnose mechanical problems and detennine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary. Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work. Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams. Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppl iers, or obtain them from storerooms. Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Paint and repair roofs, windows, doors, floors, woodwork, plaster, drywall, and other parts of building structures. Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. Apply cleaning solvents Build or repair structures in construction, repair, or manufacturing setting Climb ladders, scaffolding, or utility or telephone poles Construct, erect, or repair wooden frameworks or structures Cut, bend, or thread pipe for gas, air, hydraulic, or water lines Cut, shape, fit, or join wood or other construction materials Erect scaffold Install doors, wood floors, window frames, trim, or stairs Install insulating materials Install locks, hinges. or related finish hardware Install or replace glass in windows, skylights. or other structural surfaces Install shingles, tile, slate, asphalt, or related roofmg materials Install/string electrical or electronic cable or wiring Lay or install brick, block, stone, tile, or related masonry material Move or fit heavy objects Paint walls or other structural surfaces Prepare building surfaces for paint, finishes, wallpaper, or adhesives Repair cracks, defects, or damage in installed building materials Adjust or set mechanical controls or components Align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts Assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery Conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction Diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment Inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed Install equipment or attachments on machinery or related structures Lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts Maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery Maintain or repair work tools or equipment Maintain specialized manufacturing or commercial equipment or machinery Maintain welding machines or equipment Position, al ign, or level machines, equipment, or structures Repair or adjust measuring or control devices Repair or replace gas, steam, sewer, or water piping or fixtures Repair or replace locks, hinges, or related fin ish hardware Repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components Test mechanical products or equipment Assemble and install pipe sections, fittings, or plumbing fixtures Bend tubing or conduit Fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand Use building materials for routine building maintenance Burn (cut), trim, or scarf metal objects Control HV AC equipment Fabricate sheet metal parts or items Operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom Set up and operate variety of machine tools Solder electrical or electronic connections or components Use acetylene welding/cutting torch Use arc-welding equipment Use control or regulating devices to adjust or maintain industrial machinery Use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment Use hand or power tools Use hand or power woodworking tools Use high voltage apparatus Use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair Use measuring devices in repairing industrial or heavy equipment Use pipe-fitting equipment Use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work Use precision tools in electronics repair Use pressure gauges Use soldering equipment Use tube-bending equipment Use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter Weld together metal parts, components, or structures Install electrical fixtures or components Install electronic equipment, components, or systems Install industrial machinery or related heavy equipment Install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices Install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit Repair electronic components, equipment, or systems Repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment Replace electronic components Test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures Maintain repair records. Marginal :
Align and balance new equipment after installation. Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments. Maintain and repair specialized equ ipment and machinery found in all parts of hotel. Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, or other wooden structures. Estimate repair costs. Lay brick to repair and maintain buildings, walls, arches and other structures. Grind and reseat valves, using valve-grinding machines. Clean pool pump room. Assist in supervising other Engineering staff Assist in scheduling of preventive maintenance tasks. Maintain pool and spa -- clean, vacuum, adjust chemical levels, change valves, and replace filters. Maintain records of chemical balances. Other duties as required. Qualification Standards:
Education & Experience :
Trade school or college course work in related field helpful. At least 3 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required. Previous supervisory responsibility preferred. High School diploma required .Phvsical requirements:
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities whi le the whole body is in motion. The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. The abil ity to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both bands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. Mental requirements:
The ability to tell when something •is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. The ability to an•ange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules. The abil ity to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conc lusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrdated events). The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Other abilities, skills, knowledge: Refrigeration, electrical and plumbing skills, boiler operation and maintenance skills, water treatment and chiller operation knowledge. Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Experience:
hotel engineering: 1 year (Required) Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person
