Hotel Engineer: Lead TechnicianDouble Tree by Hilton Independence - Independence, OH 44131OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift First/Day/Afternoon Category EngineeringDescriptionPosition 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 FunctionsRespond 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 FunctionsSet 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%)QualificationsKnowledge 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.