Lead Engineer

WHO YOU ARE

You are a passionate and detail orientated person who takes great pride in maintaining facilities to ensure our guests have a seamless experience. You thrive in a fast-paced work environment with new and exciting challenges every day and are able to adapt to rapid changes in priorities. You bring a wide variety of knowledge and skills to the team, yet you are eager to learn new things. You are an important piece of the puzzle that keeps guests returning for another visit. You have two to three years general maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel environment. You have solid skills in at least one of the following areas HVAC, electrical, painting & wallpaper, refrigeration, or kitchen equipment.

WHAT YOU DO

The Engineer maintains the operations and maintenance function for the Engineering Department in accordance with hotel standards to ensure the maximum comfort, satisfaction, and safety of hotel guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads shift operations, directs vendors and subcontractors during Director absence.
• Utilizes skills to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repair of buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Working under limited supervision, monitors building system operations and performance.
• Utilizes several trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling.
• Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
• Inspects building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions.
• Reviews assigned work orders. Estimates time and materials needed to complete repair. Maintains inventory of adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
• Performs assigned repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance. Completes maintenance and repair records as required.
• Responds quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed.

• Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and minimum of four year's experience in complete building operations. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional certification in one or more of the following: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and refrigeration systems, process controls, mechanical power transmissions, painting, plumbing, carpentry or engine repair. Certifications/licenses as may be required by local or state jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Uses computer for work order system, email, and training. Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.

Physical Requirements

• Stooping,
• Standing,
• Walking,
• Climbing stairs / ladders.
• Ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.