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Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport
Engineer
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A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
$51,161 / year median in Pennsylvania
+10% projected growth
Job Description
The Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently, with or without reasonable accommodation Must be able to work in various weather climates Must have the ability to stoop, kneel or bend Must be able to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs Must be able to differentiate between colors Must be able to work weekends and holidays as required Must be able to work heights in excess of 15 feet Experience in drywall repairs, texture, and finishing Previous experience in the hotel/service industry is an asset Responsibilities Prepare and paint surfaces of the building structure, furniture, and equipment using proper application techniques, various products, and visual ability to identify colors and patterns Measure lengths and quantities and assess areas for repair Plaster or spackle surfaces Mix paint colors to match existing colors and apply paint to all buildings and equipment surfaces with brushes and rollers Install and repair covered wall and ceiling surfaces throughout the facility Hang vinyl wall coverings of various weights Maintain and repair caulked, grouted, and masonry surfaces throughout the facility, which requires caulking, grouting, plastering, and setting tiles, cinder block/brink, and cement work Prepare and maintain wood surfaces requiring staining, varnishing, and lacquering appropriate products to water stains and imperfections to develop a finished product from unstained wood or existing finished wood Performs other job duties as assigned The Engineering department is responsible for assisting with the oversight of the operation of the hotel, consisting of 451 rooms and 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. This individual must possess strong trouble-shooting skills in all areas of maintenance in guest rooms, meeting space, and front-of-the-house areas, as well as back-of-house areas including kitchen, laundry, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, using a windows-based computer system. The ability to read blueprints and schematics is also required. A minimum of 2 years of building maintenance experience is required, with hotel experience preferred. Strong working knowledge of all major building systems, including life-safety systems, is required for this position. Good communication skills are necessary. Additionally, this position requires strong leadership skills, and a willingness to work different shifts as the demands of business dictates. Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in restaurant server jobs: Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment, or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.