Hotel Engineer: Lead Technician

Description

POSITION 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 FUNCTIONS

• Respond 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 FUNCTIONS

• Set 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%)

Qualifications

Knowledge 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 Describe the type(s) of required lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying to include objects, weights and frequency.
  Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.

  Bending/Kneeling Describe the type(s) of required bending and/or kneeling to include when, why and how often.
  Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.

  Mobility Describe the type(s) of mobility required to include distances and % of time involved.
  100% mobility required - must respond quickly to emergencies.

  Continuous Standing Describe the reasons to include time period and frequency.
  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 Describe type of vehicle, distances, % of time involved and frequency.
  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

  Explain:To hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery and guests.

  Vision: Critical

  Explain:Visually inspect and maintain equipment.

  Speech: Critical

  Explain:Respond to portable radio to base, guests.

  Literacy: Moderate

  Explain:Maintain logs and records.

  Chemicals/Agents: Describe any chemicals/agents to include what they are, warnings and frequency of use.
  Some use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides..

  Protective Clothing:
  None Required.

  Equipment Operation List type of equipment and frequency of use.
  Portable radio, hand tools, key machine.

  New York City Fire Safety Director certification a plus.