Engineer 1

Description

• Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
• Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Repair and finish sheet rock.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Paint designated areas.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Test cooling tower and record readings.
• 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.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).
• Replace and repair pumps.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Repair all types of wall coverings.
• Take required readings on equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Trace and repair all types of water lines.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• 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 Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly courteouse and service oriented manner.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful.

Benefits

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance