What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Engineer @ Comfort Inn position at Comfort Inn Valentine?
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Job Type: Full-time
Supervisor: General Manager
About us
Bird Dog Hospitality is a hotel investment and management company that believes in putting people first. Beneath our core business of hospitality lies our purpose of creating lifelong relationships and enriching the lives of all those we provide hospitality to – our team members, guests, and investor partners. Every one of our team members seeks to live and breathe the values that define our culture, the Bird “Dogma”:
The Bird “Dogma”
1. We Put People First
2. We Dependably Drive Results
3. We Constantly Keep a Positive Attitude
4. We Never Stop Improving, Ever
5. We Relentlessly Solve Problems
Summary
The Maintenance Engineer takes great care of our hotel’s infrastructure. You will manage maintenance personnel and plan various renovation and repair projects.
In this role, you should be organized and proactive. Familiarity with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems is essential. If you are committed to meeting health and safety standards, we’d like to meet you.
Ultimately, the goal of this position is to ensure our hotel and grounds are safe, comfortable, and functional for guests and employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Inspect hotel regularly to ensure it meets safety standards
- Arrange for routine maintenance in hotel rooms, lobbies and facilities
- Organize repair projects in a manner that does not disturb guests
- Plan and oversee renovations and construction
- Act fast to resolve emergency issues (e.g. power outages)
- Find ways to reduce hotel operating costs and conserve energy
- Supervise team of maintenance technicians
- Manage relationships with contractors and service providers
- Maintain budgets, expenses and activity logs
Experience, Skills, and Education
- Proven experience as a Hotel Maintenance Engineer or Maintenance Supervisor
- Indepth knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Familiarity with plumbing, electrical, sewer and HVAC systems; hotel industry experience is a plus
- Experience in administrative processes (e.g. budgeting, performance management)
- Ability to spot safety risks and address needs quickly
- Problemsolving aptitude
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- High school diploma or equivalent; degree from a vocational school or BSc/BA in Facility Management is preferred
- Valid Certified Professional Maintenance Manager (CPMM) is a plus
- Please note that this job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all functions that a Maintenance Engineer may be asked to perform.
About Comfort Inn Valentine
Centrally located in Valentine, Nebraska, our Comfort Inn location sees a variety of family and outdoor-focused tourists as well as business travelers alike. Nearby activities include the Niobrara River and Smith Falls State Park.