Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Why us? Embassy Suites Irvine is part of the Sage Hospitality portfolio where we dare to be different; not only in the guest experience, but in the experiences we provide our associates. We value authenticity and passion, and we seek enthusiastic, creative daydreamers who want to share their passion with others and the community.

The Embassy Suites Irvine Orange County Airport is in the heart of Orange County, close to the Orange County Airport and attractions such as OC Great Park, Newport & Laguna Beach, and Disneyland & California Adventure Parks. We are committed to serving guests from all walks of life.

We are an energetic, diverse, and close-knit team that enjoys creating extraordinary experiences for our guests and fellow associates.

The Perks:

• Hilton Hotel discounts world wide
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full time employees only)
• 401(k) (full time employees only)
• Lunch daily

Carry a portable radio, stay in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, give priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, and accident-free manner.

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (e.g., weekends and evenings). Respond to emergencies including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain a log to notify the next shift. Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
• Handle elevator breakdowns.
• Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and Request Program.
• Complete work order request forms daily and on a timely basis.
• Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent trade school, with special courses in building maintenance and construction.

Experience

A minimum of 6 months of successful experience in an equal or similar position.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation.
• May require ability to drive a pickup truck and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to maintain logs and records.
• Requires a professional presentation and an ability to work in a team atmosphere and to make independent decisions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, and guests.
• Ability to inspect and maintain equipment.
• Ability to respond on portable radio to base station and guests.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying required frequently to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in the hotel or parking lot.
• Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
• 100% mobility required; must respond quickly to emergencies. Prolonged standing may be required.
• Climbing stairs of approximately 90 steps 20% of 8 hours. Climbing ladders of approximately 8 feet 10% of 8 hours.
• Driving - sometimes necessary to drive company pickup truck/snow plow approximately 10% of time; 100% during snow emergencies.

Indoor exposure to varied temperatures; outdoor exposure to all weather elements. Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.

USD $22.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability