Facilities Engineer

Job Summary

Job Description

• Implement a proactive schedule for preventive maintenance of hotel rooms.
• Address minor repairs as needed, such as fixing broken floor/wall tile, carpet replacement/repairs, plumbing issues, HVAC filter replacement, replacing light bulbs, drywall patches.
• Cleans and installs vinyl, ceramic, and rubber tile and sheet vinyl floor coverings. This cleaning process may require sanding, filing in imperfections, or etching the are to be covered, depending on the condition and composition of the floor.
• Completes the preparation for finishing surfaces with putty or other filler material and applies primers, sealers and proper finish products with brush, roller, airless and conventional spraying.
• Prepares wall surfaces, door, window frames, which may be constructed of wood, stucco, concrete or metal, by wire brushing, scraping, sanding or washing with detergent and rinsing with tap water.
• Delegates assignments to ensure timely and efficient completion of repairs and maintenance.
• Maintains a daily, weekly, and monthly checklist of hotel rooms preventive maintenance.
• Ensures that a clean, safe, hazard-free work environment is maintained.
• Adheres to all company and department policies, procedures, and standard operating guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains and manages inventory of necessary tools, materials, and supplies for daily tasks.
• Communicate with other hotel and trades staff to resolve issues and provide updates on progress.
• May be required to assist with estimating, material takeoffs, project specifications, and maintaining files of specifications, and diagrams generated from inspections.
• Does not provide supervision to other team members.
• Valid Driver’s License Required.
• Clean Driving Record Required.
• Must be age 21 years of age or older.
• Minimum of 2 years of hotel maintenance or related experience.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Possess or be able to acquire basic knowledge in areas like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, and other related fields.
• Skilled in maintenance, and repair procedures, including preventative maintenance, breakdown repair and troubleshooting, construction, installation, and fabrication techniques typical in the trades.
• Ability to work in a professional high-pressure environment while demonstrating and maintaining good personal relation/people skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask and work well under stress.
• Must be a self-starter and able to adjust to change.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during the day or evening including weekends, holidays, and all blackout dates.

Hiring Preference

The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians is an equal opportunity employer.  Consistent with tribal and federal law, the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians applies Native American preference in hiring.