Hotel Engineer: Lead Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Double Tree by Hilton Independence - Independence, OH 44131Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: First/Day/AfternoonJob Category: EngineeringPOSITION SUMMARY 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 Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner. (30%) Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms. (25%) Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e., weekends and evenings). (10%) 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. (5%) Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas. (5%) Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift. (5%) Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased. (5%) Handle elevator breakdowns. (3%) Report any unsafe conditions to the Director of Engineering, (2%) NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Set up machine and make name tags and signs. (3%) Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed. (1%) Make keys as requested. (1%) QualificationsKnowledge and Skills: Education:High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction. Experience:Two years prior experience in building maintenance or related industry. 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. No. Of employees supervised: None. Travel Required:Limited, local travel upon request. Hours Required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need. Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying Describe the type(s) of required lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying to include objects, weights and frequency. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot. Bending/Kneeling Describe the type(s) of required bending and/or kneeling to include when, why and how often. Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs. Mobility Describe the type(s) of mobility required to include distances and % of time involved. 100% mobility required - must respond quickly to emergencies. Continuous Standing Describe the reasons to include time period and frequency. No Continuous Standing Required. Climbing Stairs Up to approx. 90 steps 20% of 8 hours. Ladders: Up to approx, 8 feet 10% of 8 hours. Driving Describe type of vehicle, distances, % of time involved and frequency. Sometimes necessary to drive company pick-up trucks/snow plow approx. 10% of time, unless snow emergency then 100% of time. Work Environment -Inside: 90% of 8 hours. Outside: 10% of 8 hours. Describe any abnormal temperature exposures: 5 to 95 degrees. Hearing:Critical Explain:To hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery and guests. Vision: Critical Explain:Visually inspect and maintain equipment. Speech: Critical Explain:Respond to portable radio to base, guests. Literacy: Moderate Explain:Maintain logs and records. Chemicals/Agents: Describe any chemicals/agents to include what they are, warnings and frequency of use. Some use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides.. Protective Clothing: None Required. Equipment Operation List type of equipment and frequency of use. Portable radio, hand tools, key machine. New York City Fire Safety Director certification a plus.