Engineer

JOB OVERVIEW

The Engineer will be responsible for refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning & general hotel building maintenance. Responding to requests from HotSos and direction by management.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Ability to understand Guests' service needs.

Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration and think clearly when providing service to Guests.

Ability to focus attention to performance of tasks despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruptions.

Ability to converse calmly with irate Guests', co-workers or supervisors in sometimes tense situations.

Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.

Ability to work cohesively with co-workers and other departments as part of a team.

Ability to analyze reports and numbers. Work does involve extensive reading and visual inspection of written materials at close range.

Ability to follow supervisor's instructions.

Ability to arrive at work on time in full uniform prepared with tools and all equipment needed for service. Clock in and out; sign in and out for each shift.

Ability to keep work area clean and neat, free from dust and litter.

Ability to adhere to all hotel policies and procedures

Ability to adhere to all safety and emergency policies and procedures.

Position requires basic skills in the following:

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration

Heating systems

Ventilation systems

Air conditioning systems

Supply fans

Fan coil units

Refrigerators & Walk In Boxes

Ice makers

Dryer systems

Condenser loops

Electrical

Troubleshoot

Equipment controls

Maintain in safe condition all power distribution and electrical systems throughout hotel

Applicable codes

Read schematics and blue prints

Set up electrical systems for guest functions

Install conduit runs

Generator transfer switch

Mechanical

Motors

Pumps

Exhaust fans

Laundry Equipment

Machinery (large & small)

Related equipment

Generators

Read and understand blueprints

Plumbing

Weld

Braze

Solder

Assemble piping

Applicable codes

Water treatment and related chemicals

Water distribution and balance

Read and understand blueprints

Pneumatic/Electronic Systems & Controls

Compressors

Relays

Receiver controllers

Energy Management System computers

Energy Management System modules & field wiring

Adjustment and calibration of controls, stats and devices

Flow restrictors

Related test equipment

Direct digital

Read and understand blueprints

Failure modes

Carpentry & Finish Skills

Rough & finish carpentry

Laminate

Drywall/Taping/floating

Tile (ceramic, quarry, VCT, marble)

Wall Vinyl

Carpet

Furniture touch up & repair

Painting

Kitchen Equipment

Dish machines

Steamers

Boilers

Warmers

Ansel/fire suppression systems

Urns

Choppers

Mixers

Kettles

Ovens

Kitchen exhaust systems

Energy conservation

Chart & graphic utility consumption

Application of Variable Frequency Drives

Lighting efficiencies

Lighting controls

Programming of Energy Management Systems

General Building

Preventative Maintenance and repairs

JOB DUTIES

Guest Rooms: plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners, cosmetic items, replacing electrical switches and outlets, assisting with high speed internet problems, HVAC problems and programming TV's.

Public Areas: plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment and cosmetic items.

Fire alarm/Life safety system: monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems. To have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.

Energy Conservation: to observe energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds. To look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to Engineering Management.

Tools: clean, lubricate, protect and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. To see that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in proper storage area. To protect and otherwise maintain your assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management.

Emergencies: Be available for any emergencies and act in and engineering capacity to protect our guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status. To inform Engineering Management of any such emergencies.

Accident Prevention and Safety: to strive to work in an accident free manner and to create a safe work environment for others. To continuously look for conditions which may endanger associates or guest of the hotel and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous conditions found.

Records: to read, log, track and interpret reading from meters, gauges and other measuring units. To maintain a thorough log of each day's activities and problems that occur and to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts.

Departmental Duties: to clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management. To work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized. To serve as otherwise directed or needed to help maintain the effective and efficient operation of the hotel.

General: Complete all work assigned in a safe and professional manner. Maintain communications with supervisors to ensure that all needed materials, tools and supplies are available or on order. Follow

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