What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shift Engineer FT position at DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria?
BASIC PURPOSE: Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in a efficient, safe, accident-free manner.
BASIC PURPOSE: Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in a efficient, safe, accident-free manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
2. Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs an all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
3. Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e weekends and evenings).
4. Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
5. Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
6. Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
7. Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift.
8. Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
9. Handle elevator breakdowns
10. Report any unsafe conditions to the Director of Engineering
11. Set up machine and make signs.
12. Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed.
13. Make keys as requested.
14. Comply with all company policies and procedures.
15. Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Knowledge and Skills:
Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
- May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.
- Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required frequently to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.
- Bending/Kneeling Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
- Mobility Standing, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, driving,
- Hearing To hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, guests
- Vision Inspect, maintain equipment
- Speech Must respond on portable radio to base station, guests
- Literacy Maintain logs and records
- Chemicals/Agents Some use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides
- Equipment Operation Portable radio, hand tools, key machine, hand tools, power tools, various machinery