General Maintenance Engineer

SUMMARY Performs all building maintenance tasks as assigned and all preventative maintenance tasks as required. Answers radio calls and responds to guest room and public area calls in a prompt and professional manner according to standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform general repair and / or maintenance on the following including but not limited to:

Minor plumbing repairs or maintenance on faucets, lavatories, water closets, and valves

Replace flush valves and faucet seats or washers and shower valves or heads as required

Pull toilets and replace wax rings and grouting as required

Troubleshoot and repairs minor TV problems and telephone problems as required

Troubleshoot and repairs problems with electronic door locks and safes

Repair minor carpet tears and burns as required

Replace light bulbs and repairs minor lighting problems

Repair sliding glass doors and locks

Replace pulls and knobs and aligns drawers, repairs other minor problems on cabinets and furniture.

Clean and / or replaces air conditioning filters.

Repair minor problems with entrance and closet doors.

Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned

Perform any other general building maintenance tasks as assigned

Attend department meetings

May be required to work nights, weekends and holidays

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job descriptionWORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to handle to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform in this environment.

The work environment is varied. Work is performed both inside and outside. Outside can be in inclement weather including rain and warm temperatures. Work is also performed in both guest contact and non guest contact areas.

Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate except in mechanical areas and when using certain equipment. Work involves using various tools, including tools that may be considered dangerous. Protective equipment and clothing will be required. Proper safety precautions specified by the tool manufacturer and/or OSHA must be followed.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or equivalent

General mechanical aptitude and at least one year building maintenance experience or construction experience is requiredREQUIREMENTSPhysical demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to perform mechanical maintenance tasks, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; talk and hear

The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms and to climb on scaffolds and ladders.

The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., and to move objects up to 100 lbs.

Communication Good verbal skills

Computer skills - none