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Maintenance Engineer – PM Shift

Maintenance Engineer – PM Shift

CompanyAvion Hospitality
LocationLexington, KY, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
  • Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
  • Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific.
  • Long hours sometimes required.
  • Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
  • Ability to stand during entire shift.
  • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
  • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
  • Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
  • Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
  • Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc. from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need.
  • Must be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying the issues raised by co-workers and guests.
  • Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.
  • Must be able to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
  • Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).