Overview:
The Engineer, Level 2 is responsible for insuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to guests and employees.
Responsibilities:
* Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
* Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).
* Take required readings on equipment.
* Test cooling tower and record readings.
* Replace and program televisions as needed.
* Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
* Perform furniture repair.
* Replace and repair pumps.
* Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
* Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
* Trace and repair all types of water lines.
* Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
* Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
* Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
* Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
* Paint designated areas.
* Repair and finish sheet rock.
* Repair all types of wall coverings.
* Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
* Assist in supervising other engineering staff members.
* Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.
Qualifications:
* High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of experience in a hotel or related field required.
* At least two years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
* Trade school and/or College course work in related field preferred.
* Flexible and long hours sometimes 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 constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
* objects.
* Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
* 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 effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
* Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
* Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
* Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
* Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
* Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
* Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
* Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
* Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
* Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
* Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
* Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
* Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
* Perform other duties as requested by management.
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