BASIC PURPOSE: Work with the Chief Engineer and engineering coworkers to ensure prompt and efficient attention to the maintenance needs of the property. Respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in a efficient, safe, accident-free manner.
FUNCTIONS/REPONSIBILITIES:
- Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
- Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs an all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
- Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available.
- Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
- Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
- Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
- Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain company and brand maintenance logs to ensure repair and communication of problems.
- Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
- Handle elevator breakdowns and other emergency mechanical situations.
- Report any unsafe conditions to the Chief Engineer.
- Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed.
- Complete any and all tasks assigned by the Chief Engineer
- When needed, assist other departments and employees with any tasks requested by a supervisor or manager
Knowledge and Skills: Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction are also highly recommended
Experience: One year prior experience in building maintenance or related industry.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment
- Perform basic maintenance, renovation and construction functions
Hours Required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on hotel needs and staffing. Holidays, nights and weekends may be required.
Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying :Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying frequently required to respond to requests for service and repairs, moving equipment, stocking shelves, and conducting basic maintenance functions.
Bending/Kneeling: Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform the functions of this position.
Mobility:100% mobility required to perform the functions required of this position
Standing/Walking: Standing and/or walking for up to entire duration of 8 hour shift may be required. This is an active and physical position
Climbing Stairs: Ability to frequently ascend and descend stairways is required.
Ladders: Use of ladders will be frequently required in this position.
Work Environment Inside/Outside:
- Position requires the performance of maintenance work which may include inside and outside locations.
- Extreme heat or Cold based on local climate will have to be dealt with on a daily basis.
Hearing/Vision/Speech:
- This position requires the ability to receive, understand, implement and follow-through with direction given by supervisors and property management
- Employee must have excellent verbal and written skills and be able to adequately communicate maintenance needs
Chemicals/Agents: Use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides and all other hotel based chemicals.
Protective Clothing Type: Periodic use of gloves, goggles or other protective gear when handling chemicals or hazardous materials.
Other Considerations Personal Appearance and grooming are key due to the high guest interaction nature of this position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Year round work
Work setting:
Experience:
- Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
- hotel maintenance: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Anderson, IN 46013 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Anderson, IN 46013: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person