ENGINEER PT

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guest Rooms – plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners, cosmetic items, replacing electrical switches and outlets and programming TV’s.
• Public Areas – plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing and/or adjusting all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment and cosmetic items.
• Fire Alarm/Life Safety System – to monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation, and to handle emergencies involving the systems. To have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.
• Energy Conservation – to observe energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds. To look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to Engineering Management.
• Tools – to clean, lubricate, protect, and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. To see that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in proper storage area. To protect and otherwise maintain your assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management.
• Emergencies – to be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect our guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status. To inform Engineering Management of any such emergencies.
• Accident Prevention and Safety – to be aware of all existing departmental Job Safety Analysis, strive to work in an accident-free manner, and to create a safe work environment for others. To continuously look for conditions which may endanger associates or guests of the hotel and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous conditions found.
• Records – to read, log, track, and interpret readings from meters, gauges, and other measuring units. To maintain a thorough log of each day’s activities and problems that occur and to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts.
• Departmental Duties – to clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management. To work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized. To serve as otherwise directed or needed to help maintain the effective and efficient operation of the hotel. This assignment shall be at the discretion of Engineering Management or the hotel General Manager.
• General – Complete all work assigned in a safe and professional manner. Maintain communications with supervisors to ensure that all needed materials, tools, and supplies are available or on order. Follow up on any items that may be on back order. Keep supervisor updated on assignments. Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/PRE-REQUISITES:

• At least 18 years of age.
• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Able to be on feet for long periods of time.
• Willing to work long hours when needed.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Have and maintain a valid Drivers License.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to:

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls

1. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
2. The associate is occasionally required to:

• Climb
• Balance
• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Crawl

1. The associate must be able to:

• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds 80% of the time
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 15% of the time
• Lift and/or move more than 100 pounds 5% of the time

1. Specific vision abilities required by this job include:

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• No formal education is required.
• Ability to read operating instructions on equipment used in department.
• Ability to speak in language understood by guests and co-workers.
• Some computer knowledge is helpful.