Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:
To maintain the hotel’s customer and heart of house areas in accordance with company standards by performing preventative maintenance and repairs as necessary.
3PM to 11Pm shift
$18 - $20 per hour

Essential Functions

• Will handle routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds.
• Maintains rooms in optimal operating condition by performing repairs as needed
• Understands the room preventative maintenance program
• Repairs televisions, phones, clock radios, etc.
• Replaces or repairs damaged bathroom fixtures and executes general plumbing as needed
• Maintains the overall appearance of the room: replaces broken mirrors, hangs fixtures, does touch up painting, etc.
• Troubleshoots rooms heating/ventilating/air conditioning systems
• Uses both power and hand tools regularly in a safe, efficient manner
• Performs preventative maintenance throughout other areas of the hotel as well as, including both the front of the house, interior and exterior
• Maintains the condition of the hotel lobbies and restaurants
• Repairs furniture and decorations as necessary
• Repairs carpet, marble and tile
• Repairs and maintains kitchen and laundry/housekeeping equipment
• Repairs/replaces windows and mirrors
• Maintains exterior of building and grounds as necessary
• Maintains operating equipment in working condition by performing routine equipment checks and repairs
• Maintains and assists in the cleanliness of individual work area
• Demonstrates familiarity with the hotel’s safety systems and takes corrective action on any maintenance or operating problems which affect the security or operating condition of the hotel
• Reports any hazards or injuries in the department and takes immediate action to correct.
• Contributes to hotels preparedness during fire emergencies by participating in the hotel fire team
• Handles master keys in accordance with The Moonrise’s standards for the overall safety and security of the hotel.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meeting is required.

Supportive Functions:

• Take every opportunity to amaze the guests
• Coordinate activities with other hotel departments in order to facilitate increased levels of communication and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with necessary repairs and maintenance throughout the hotel.
• Work with outside contractors as necessary to assist them in performing maintenance or construction jobs.

Required Experience:

• Be an enthusiastic, helpful and positive member of the team
• Be professional, responsible and mature in conduct and behavior
• Be understanding of, encouraging to and friendly with all co-workers
• Be self-motivated and use time wisely
• Maintain open line of communications with each department
• Communicate pertinent information
• Respond positively to new ideas
• Openly accept critical/developmental feedback
• Report to work on time
• Give adequate notice if going to miss work
• Be available to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays
• Maintain effective communication through the use of meetings, log books and bulletins
• Be available to help other departments in emergency situations
• Perform other assignments as directed by direct Supervisor
• Adhere to all work rules, procedures and policies established by the company including, but not limited to those contained in the associate handbook.
• OSHA knowledge
• Properly handle and account for keys
• Be knowledgeable of policies regarding emergency procedures and security concerns

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Must be self-directed. There is minimal direct supervision.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must have a good knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption: knowledge of HVAC strongly preferred

Qualifications:
High school diploma: technical school degree preferred. One to five years in maintenance required. Hotel experience a plus.

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