Hotel Engineer: Lead Technician

Hotel Engineer:
Lead Technician

Double Tree by Hilton Independence - Independence, OH 44131

Position Type Full Time Job Shift First/Day/Afternoon Category Engineering

Position Summary Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in a efficient, safe, accident-free manner. Essential Functions

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner. (30%)
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms. (25%)
• Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e., weekends and evenings). (10%)
• Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities. (5%)
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order. (5%)
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas. (5%)
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift. (5%)
• Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased. (5%)
• Handle elevator breakdowns. (3%)
• Report any unsafe conditions to the Director of Engineering, (2%) Non-Essential Functions
• Set up machine and make name tags and signs. (3%)
• Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed. (1%)
• Make keys as requested. (1%)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.
• Experience: Two years prior experience in building maintenance or related industry.
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work. May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment. No. Of employees supervised: None. Travel Required: Limited, local travel upon request. Hours Required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need.
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying: Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.
• Bending/Kneeling: Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
• Mobility: 100% mobility required - must respond quickly to emergencies.
• Continuous Standing: No Continuous Standing Required.
• Climbing Stairs: Up to approx. 90 steps 20% of 8 hours. Ladders:
  Up to approx, 8 feet 10% of 8 hours.
• Driving: Sometimes necessary to drive company pick-up trucks/snow plow approx. 10% of time, unless snow emergency then 100% of time.
• Work Environment
  -Inside: 90% of 8 hours. Outside: 10% of 8 hours.
• Describe any abnormal temperature exposures: 5 to 95 degrees.
• Hearing: Critical To hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery and guests.
• Vision: Critical Visually inspect and maintain equipment.
• Speech: Critical Respond to portable radio to base, guests.
• Literacy: Moderate Maintain logs and records.
• Chemicals/Agents: Some use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides.
• Protective Clothing: None Required.
• Equipment Operation: Portable radio, hand tools, key machine.
• New York City Fire Safety Director certification a plus.