Hotel Engineer: Lead Technician

POSITION 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%)

Knowledge 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.