Engineer, Building Maintenance

6131 Telegraph Rd, Commerce, CA 90040, USA

Commerce Casino is the world’s largest card casino offering more than 200 tables. Established in 1983, the casino values its staff of over 2,500 employees and is proud to be known as “Where the World Comes to Play.” Commerce Casino offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation time, and much more!

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• This position performs a variety of general semi-skilled to skilled maintenance, alteration, and repairs to machinery, equipment, or facilities as assigned or in accordance with basic skills and abilities and standard procedures. Maintenance and building modifications of the Casino & Hotel premises. Performs all other work‑related duties as assigned by the Engineering Supervisor. Completes assigned work orders. Tear down and setup of tournament tables misc.
  
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• The duties listed are not set forth for the purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a position title or those to be assigned and performed temporarily outside of an employee’s normal line of work.

Required Knowledge:

Carpentry
: installs shelves, cabinets, and chair rails; hangs pictures and bulletin boards; repairs poorly fitting doors, windows, or drawers; repairs wood flooring and carpet installation and removal.

Electrical
:
Replaces broken or defective light switches, sockets, outlets, bulbs, fixtures, fluorescent tubes, and starters; performs minor rewiring; installs electrical outlets and light and fluorescent fixtures. Masonry:
Patches broken asphalt, concrete, and plaster surfaces; replaces loose bricks or ceramic tiles.

Painting
: performs maintenance painting on the interior and exterior of buildings;

Plumbing: Replaces or repairs defective flush valves, faucet and toilet washers and packing; stops leaks in joints by tightening; replaces short lengths of pipe; cleans clogged pipe lines using a snake, force cup, or chemicals; assists in steamfitting work; under direction, installs plumbing fixtures, and water and sewage lines.

Mechanical:
Replaces or adjusts drive belts; maintains and adjusts motors, pumps, and County of Los Angeles - Class Specification Bulletin Page 1 of 2 compressors; performs minor maintenance and adjustments on heating, cooling, or ventilating systems; maintains sewing machines, washing machines, electrical appliances, and kitchen equipment.

Miscellaneous:
Replaces glass in windows, doors, and partitions; performs minor sheet metal work; makes minor roof repairs; sharpens saws and power tool bits and blades, performs grounds and garden maintenance. Inspects buildings to insure safety and to determine need for repair or maintenance. Keeps records and makes reports of performed work and services. May operate low‑pressure boilers and auxiliary equipment.

May maintain and repair various types of equipment and tools. May have responsibility for scheduling maintenance work and ordering supplies and materials. May supervise patient helpers, public assistance recipients, juvenile court wards, or inmates in general building maintenance work. May drive automotive equipment in performance of duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience

Required:

Minimum 3 years of experience in repairing and maintaining various types of electrical and mechanical equipment.

Education:

High School Diploma and/or equivalent combination of work experience and education.

Other Requirements:
Must be able to speak, read, and understand English. Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems; ability to maintain hot water system and repairs to commercial kitchen equipment. Must have good electrical background with required certification and have completed a trade. Must demonstrate positive/enthusiastic approach to all assignments. Must be clean, well‑groomed, and have a professional appearance. Attendance and punctuality are an essential function of the position.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and make educated ethical decisions as necessary. Must be able to resolve conflicts and have effective communication skills with all levels of employees and be able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment. Must demonstrate an ability to work independently, prepare detailed professional correspondence, memoranda, policies, procedures as well as regulations related to the employee’s duties.

A general knowledge of the Windows based computer operating systems is also required.

SCHEDULED HOURS

Commerce Casino operates 24 hours, 7 days a week. Schedules may vary depending on business needs.