Description
Join our dynamic hospitality team as a Hotel Engineer, where your technical expertise will ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of our hotel facilities. We are committed to providing a comfortable and safe environment for our guests and staff, and your skills will be vital in achieving this goal. If you have a passion for facility management and problem-solving, we invite you to become a key part of our team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on all hotel systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment
- Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and staff, ensuring minimal disruption
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections
- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and upgrades
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and hotel policies
- Assist in the planning and implementation of facility improvement projects
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or engineering roles
- Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations
- Relevant certifications or licenses (e.g., HVAC certification, electrician license) are preferred
We offer a vibrant work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Join us and contribute to creating a welcoming and well-maintained hotel experience for our guests.
Requirements
DUTIES & FUNCTIONS
Essential:
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
- Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avion Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
- Comply at all times with Avion Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
- Train and supervise maintenance Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
- Provide direction the Engineering department as requested by General Manager and/or Property Chief Eng.
- Ensure that all Engineering personnel fulfill their job functions appropriately.
- Follow all hotel and departmental procedures and policies.
- Report emergencies and unusual situations immediately.
- Handle guest room maintenance requests in a timely fashion.
- Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation and helpfulness at all times.
- Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
- Employees must, at all times, be friendly, courteous, and helpful to guests, employees and managers.
- Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include: vinyl repair, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repairs, etc.
- Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, the swimming pool and hot tub.
- Perform plumbing repair, laundry equipment repair, preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request.
- Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk with findings.
- Point out and assist with eliminating safety concerns.
- Assist in maintenance of health code requirements for pool and spa.
Marginal:
- Do periodic property tours of garden and exterior perimeter for debris and trash removal; Check the lighting and irrigation periodically.
- Complete all appropriate Engineering forms.
- Assist with the set up of special meeting needs.
- Complete assigned maintenance request forms daily.
- Use proper two way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees.
- Perform any other duties as requested by management.
