Class Engineer

Residence Inn Missoula
125 N Pattee St
Missoula, MT 59802, USA

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Trade school or college coursework in a related field preferred
• Previous customer service & hotel experience preferred
• At least 3 years practical experience in one or more of the technical trades (HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.)
• Any license the property may require

Tools & Equipment:

• Computer, telephone
• Hand and power tools, electrical test equipment, refrigeration equipment, plumbing equipment, welding equipment, audio‑visual equipment, pipe cutting equipment, telephone, office equipment, computer/computerized monitoring systems
• Under variable temperature conditions
• Around chemicals, fumes and or odor hazards
• Around dust and or mite hazards

Physical Requirements:

• Long hours sometimes required
• Must be able to climb stairs, descend stairs
• Must be able to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises
• Multitask
• Heavy work
  - Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk long distances
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms
• Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels
• Near Vision
  - The ability to see details at close range
• Good communication skills required; fluency in English preferred

Mental Requirements:

• Oral and Written Comprehension and Expression
  - Must be able to convey and understand information and ideas in English
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately
• Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary
• Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co‑workers and guests
• Mathematical Reasoning
  - Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions

Other abilities, skills, knowledge:

• Refrigeration, electrical and plumbing skills, boiler operation and maintenance skills, water treatment and chiller operation knowledge
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Working knowledge of all legal issues in compliance with CFC/EPA/ADA/IAQ/OSHA
• Knowledge of energy management an asset

Duties & Functions

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service‑oriented manner
• Maintain regular attendance, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, as defined in the hotel handbook, when working
• Comply at all times with New Castle standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Must be able to act as Assistant Chief Engineer during his/her absence and assume responsibilities
• Must be able to work and manage the mechanical, guest room, public space, and PM programs
• Must be able to manage the lights and grounds program
• Make repairs to air conditioner(s) – change filters, clean coils, replace blower motors, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, replace HVAC compressors
• Take chiller readings and water samples
• Take water heater readings and water samples
• Test tower water and record data
• Replace TV’s and cable boxes. Program movie channel boxes
• Replace light switches, receptacles, and light bulbs
• Check and replace pumps
• Adjust chemical pumps as required
• Perform plumbing repairs – open clogged drains, change FET washers, stems seats, cartridges, handles, drain fittings, etc.
• Understand blueprints and wiring diagrams
• Trace and repair drain and water lines
• Keep immediate supervisors fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring his/her attention
• Maintain preventive maintenance of HVAC systems
• Manage inventory program
• Work unsupervised
• Direct other engineering associates
• Work with and…