Building Engineer

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio). Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings. Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.

Communicate each day’s activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards. Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building. Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area.

Test, troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items. Program TVs and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties. Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work. Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping as well as external landscaping sprinklers.

Display basic computer skills including inputting air handler schedules and making temperature changes.

• Respond and attend to guest repair requests and communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines; carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio); identify and operate all shut-off valves and utility shut-offs for buildings.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Communicate daily activities and problems to other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
• Display knowledge in listed categories (air conditioning/refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems, carpentry/finish work, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, general building) or ability to acquire it.
• Perform surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair; replace light bulbs and A/C filters; ensure thorough cleanup of work areas.
• Test, troubleshoot, and perform basic repair on equipment and components (plumbing, electrical, lamps, cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, switches, outlets) and other guestroom items.
• Program TVs and manage inventory related to housekeeping and engineering.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures before maintenance; perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping and sprinklers.
• Display basic computer skills including inputting air handler schedules and adjusting temperatures as needed.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; properly store flammable materials. Ensure uniform and professional appearance, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; and thank guests with genuine appreciation.

Adhere to quality expectations and standards. Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support team goals, and listen and respond to concerns of other employees. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects up to 50 pounds; use assistance for heavier tasks. Move…