Highgate is a global investment and hospitality management firm focused on creating value in real estate.
Maintain hotel facilities, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems.
2 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Field
Company Size
2,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Hospitality
Real Estate Investment
Asset Management
Property Development
Hotel Management
Investment Management
Sector Specialisms
No specialisms available
Role
Description
preventive maintenance
plumbing repairs
hvac maintenance
electrical repair
lock programming
pool cleaning
Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.
Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Assist in supervising other engineering staff members.
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
Perform furniture repair.
Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
Repair all types of wall coverings.
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
Take required readings on equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).
Replace and program televisions as needed.
Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Paint designated areas.
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
Test cooling tower and record readings.
Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
Requirements
blueprint reading
wiring diagrams
trade school
high school
2+ years
problem solving
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Trade school and/or College course work in related field preferred.
High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of experience in a hotel or related field required.
Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
At least two years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.