Position: Maintenance Engineer
Reports To: Chief Engineer
POSITION SUMMARY
To maintain the guestrooms, public space and back of the house areas in good repair to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel. These assignments relate to a variety of trades that include but are not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and masonry.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Inspect guestrooms, public space and back of house areas to repair, touch up or replace
light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall
covering, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous repairs. This requires the individual to
possess considerable knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance trades in order to visually
inspect and detect items needing repair. Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and
mechanical experience is used frequently on the job. Performing these duties requires,
experience in using basic hand and power tools and the ability to stoop, kneel, grasp, lift,
push and pull weights up to 80 lbs. The ability to climb ladders up to 30 feet high and reach
in all directions, often time’s overhead is also required.
Detailed record keeping in English is required for logs and inspection sheets.
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
Maintain inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.
Report major deficiencies and items, which cannot be readily repaired, to the direct supervisor.
Due to the cyclical nature of the business the individual may be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor, such as making props or cleaning of the workshop.
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
Skill in the use of related tools (including both hand and electric tools).
Basic English language communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with coworkers fully comprehend job assignments and perform accurate simple arithmetic functions.
Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping and kneeling.
Ability to push and pull objects or materials weighing up to 80 lbs. Ability to climb stairs and ladders, working at heights up to approximately 30 feet, for extended periods of time, with the ability to reach, often times overhead.
Ability to grasp, lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. occasionally waist high.
Ability to move and work throughout the hotel for the duration of the shift.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
EDUCATION
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from trade school or a combination of education training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
None required
GROOMING/UNIFORMS
All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as part of the orientation process.
Notice:
Standing, bending, stooping, and lifting weights up to and including 20 lbs. may be required. The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.
