The Sonnenalp is looking for a Full-Time Year Round Maintenance Engineer - HVAC preferred. Sonnenalp is accepting applications until May 1st, 2024.

Wage: $25.00/hour

Primary Purpose of Position

The Maintenance Engineer II is responsible for assisting the guests and other staff in maintaining and repairing equipment and the building facilities, performing all Sonnenalp duties daily, and ensuring the satisfaction of our guests under the supervision of senior engineering staff and as a result of their initiative.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete work orders assigned by the Chief Engineer, Engineering Assistant, or other Engineering personnel or employees.
• Notify the Chief Engineer, Engineering Assistant or other qualified Engineer of inability to complete tasks due to lack of parts, time, or training.
• Daily maintenance including daily rounds, check and recording gauges and operation of boilers, water temperatures, circulating pumps, water and electric meters, steam-boiler blow down, compressors, air handlers, assist in opening pools.
• Room maintenance including changing light bulbs, repairing light fixtures, locks, bathroom repairs (guest and public), making room and safe keys, repairing doors and windows. TV, VCR, minibar, and safe repairs.
• Door, window handles, and locks including repair and adjustments on all doors, windows, and locks. Replacement of door locks, etc...
• Fire alarm and safety: Knowing and abiding by all Hotel safety and emergency procedures. Locate the problem area, assist the Fire Department, and reset elevators
• Maintenance shop and storerooms: Assist in cleaning and keeping the shop orderly. Keep tools in designated places. Inform the Chief Engineer or Engineering Assistant about parts and stock.
• Snow Removal: Shoveling, clearing ice, throwing gravel, snowplowing, clearing walkways, stairwells, parking lots, loading areas, satellite dishes, etc...
• Public areas: performing preventative maintenance and repairs to the guest rooms, restaurants, lobbies, meeting rooms, retail shops, clubhouse, hallways and stairwells, cafeteria, Spa’s, kitchens, shop and storerooms, etc...
• Miscellaneous responsibilities: Furniture repairs, hanging pictures, minor electrical work, repairing lights and fixtures, painting, responding to radio calls and communicating with caller concerning the progress of the request.

Education/Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a hotel or similar Engineering Department
• Basic knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems helpful
• Experience in painting, drywall repair, hanging pictures, etc...
• Must be able to work with others and be professional and courteous to guests and fellow employees.
• Must maintain a performance review score of 3.0 or greater

Special Skills/Equipment

• Minimum 1 year electrical experience required
• Electric Certification Desired
• HVAC Experience/Certification Desired

Essential Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull material weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to work under conditions requiring prolonged standing, lengthy walking, frequent bending, stretching, crawling through tight spaces and working up to roof top level.
• Requires the ability to distinguish colors and symbols.
• Requires frequent exposure to dust, dirt, water and chemicals.
• Required to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Required to work overtime as needed.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Resort Discounts
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off and Sick Pay
• 401(k) Retirement Plan & Roth 401(k)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parking Credit or Discounted Bus Passes

Employee Conduct

• It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, guests and vendors.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.