Maintenance Engineer - New Orleans, United States - HRI Development LLC

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Engineer

Department: Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

The maintenance engineer is responsible for hotel guestroom preventive maintenance and assists in the repairs and maintenance of hotel equipment.

JOB DUTIES

• Respond to all guest's requests in a timely and efficient manner

• Complete work order requests in a timely manner

• Maintain all mechanical areas in an orderly and clean condition

• Inspect public areas daily for any issues

• Repairs may include plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, ventilation, furnishing and fixtures, painting, wall cover

repairs, light carpentry, door and window repairs

• Maintain the Rooms Preventative Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records on file

• Have knowledge of swimming pool maintenance and chemicals.

• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers and supervisors. Follow company policies and procedures

• Perform skilled repair and maintenance operations using power tools, hand tools, welding equipment

• Maintain working spaces in safe and clean condition

• Know hotels emergency procedures and where all emergency shut-offs are located.

• Assist hotel Guests when necessary in case of an emergency

• Perform special projects assigned a time set for each project

• Support environmental commitments by having the knowledge, skills and values to be a leader in the global goal of "greening" the hospitality industry

• Watch for safety hazard

• Be ready and willing to complete the job as necessary

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Prior Maintenance experience

• Has thorough knowledge and understanding of general repairs and maintenance

• Must possess very good interpersonal and communication skills; will be interfacing with a high percentage of guests

as well as other staff members

• Must be flexible to work all shifts, may be required to work overtime on occasion when the department is short of staff

• The ability to listen, learn, be helpful in all situations and make the most sound decisions toward the resolution of a potential problem

Ability to move, traverse, position self to reach corners on floors and high places; observe conditions, detect odors, position and navigate carts weighing up to 200# in tight spaces; operate equipment including spray bottles, vacuums, mops, brooms, floor buffers. Lift, carry and position loads of at least 25#. These abilities are required for an entire shif