Engineer - Long Island / Huntington Hilton Melville, NY

Maintenance Technician

Qualifications

Read, write and understand English.

Experience of 2-5 years preferred in commercial or institutional maintenance environment.

HVAC or plumbing or electrical skills.

Light carpentry and knowledge of paint and wallpaper.

Certification in pool operation preferred.

Meet minimum age requirements of jurisdiction.

Ability to communicate effectively with public and other employees.

Valid driver's license preferred.

Preventive maintenance background preferred.

No employee will pose a direct threat to the health / safety of self or others.

Performance Standards

Customer Service : Meet service quality standards that affect guest satisfaction; respond to guest questions or problems in a timely, professional manner.

Work Habits : Meet the hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, attendance, and punctuality; report to work and return from breaks on time; give advance notice when absence is anticipated; require typical amount of supervision; accept work assignments without complaints.

Personal Development : Accept opportunities to learn new skills, improve performance or cross-train for other hotel positions; solve routine problems that occur on the job; ask questions when not sure how to complete something; learn new skills as quickly as most others in the same job.

Safety and Security : Be alert to hazards and responsible in carrying out hotel's safety, security, and emergency procedures; suggest ways to improve safety conditions that reduce or prevent accidents and injuries; participate on safety committee or other special projects for safety; actively seek and report potential security risks or hazardous conditions.

Maintenance : Perform general repairs and assigned maintenance duties in a satisfactory and timely manner; respond to complaints or problems from guests or other departments in a timely manner; keep tools and maintenance equipment clean and secure; complete preventive maintenance duties on schedule.

Essential Functions

Constantly. Adhere to all work order policies and procedures.

Constantly. Communicate parts and materials needs to supervisor in a timely manner.

Constantly. Inform supervisor on job and project status.

Constantly. Keep adequate parts, materials and supplies on supply cart.

Constantly. Maintain and repair all equipment in laundry, kitchen, guestrooms, convention areas and public space. Repair refrigeration, plumbing and electrical fixtures in guestrooms, kitchen or laundry to manufacturer's specifications.

Constantly. Maintain work areas clean and organized.

Constantly. Monitor life safety systems and respond to alerts as necessary.

Constantly. Maintain and repair carpet, wall covering, furniture, painted surfaces, change burned out light bulbs and other cosmetic repairs in guest rooms, tower, convention area, public areas and as assigned, preventive maintenance.

Constantly. Report all unsafe conditions immediately.

Frequently. Clean and treat all food and beverage floor drains with enzymes weekly.

Frequently. Complete other duties assigned by supervisor to include cross training.

Frequently. Maintain chemical levels in automatic mechanical systems.

Frequently. Maintain electrical carts.

Frequently. Repair irrigation or sprinkler systems.

Occasionally. Attend all mandatory meetings.

Occasionally. Fill key list orders.

Occasionally. Make nametags and signs.

Rarely. Remove and install water heaters.

Physical Requirements

Sitting : Occasionally. Chair with back.

Standing / Walking : Constantly. Stairs, tile, rubber mats covering tile, linoleum, concrete, padded carpet, marble, gravel, etc.

Crouching (Bend at Knees) : Frequently. Lifting, completing tasks performed at low levels, putting supplies and materials away, stocking supply carts.

Kneeling / Crawling : Frequently. Plumbing repairs, carpet repairs, etc.

Stooping (Bend at Waist) : Frequently. Repairing cosmetic needs on furniture and other equipment as needed, lifting light objects, putting supplies and equipment away.

Twisting (Knees / Waist / Neck) : Frequently. Perform cosmetic, electrical, plumbing and other repairs.

Climbing : Frequently. Ladders, step stools, stairs.

Balancing : Frequently. Climbing ladders, scaffolding, stairs, carrying tools and equipment.

Leg / Foot Use : Rarely.

Reaching (Overhead / Extension) : Frequently. Performing repairs, retrieving supplies and materials, updating shop board.

Handling / Grasping : Frequently. Hand tools, power tools, materials, turning nozzles, turning faucets, etc.

Fingering / Feeling : Occasionally. Performing repairs.

Pushing / Pulling : Frequently. Average weight : 5 - 100 lbs; Occasionally. Maximum weight : Equipment weighing up to 150 lbs.

Lifting / Carrying : Frequently. Average weight : 5 - 50 lbs; Occasionally. Maximum weight : Equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.

Use of Senses

Talking in Person : Constantly. Public, guests and employees.

Talking on Telephone : Occasionally. Public, guests and employees.

Other Speech Requirements : Occasionally. 2-way radio and pager.

Hearing in Person : Constantly. Public, guests and employees.

Hearing on Telephone : Occasionally. Public, guests and employees.

Other Hearing Requirements : Occasionally. 2-way radio and pager

Near Vision : Constantly. Corrected to 20 / 40 for repairs.

Far Vision : Constantly. Corrected to 20 / 40.

Depth Perception : Constantly. Working with electricity, plumbing.

Color Vision : Constantly. Electrical and pipe markings.

Full Field Vision : Constantly. Total performance of job.

Smell : Constantly. Detect potential hazards and odors.

Mental Requirements

Interaction with Others / Communications Skills : Constantly. Professionally deal with difficult situations / people.

Deadlines / Shift Work / Overtime : Frequently. Meet deadlines as required. Meet multiple priorities of business demands. Adjust to schedule changes, cover shifts on short notice.

Flexibility : Frequently. Need to work a variety of hours, varied tasks under varied conditions.

Pace : Frequently. Must change pace as business demands.

Highly Repetitive Work : Frequently. Similar motions used to repair equipment.

Attention to Detail : Constantly. Technical aspects, safety.

Other Psychological Demands : Rarely.

Environmental Setting

Safety Requirements (I.E., Clothing, Safety Equipment Required) : Constantly. Safety guards, short sleeve shirts, steel toed boots / footwear, safety goggles, earplugs, gloves, inhalation devise, aprons, using proper lifting techniques. Maintain security of work area and equipment while maintaining level of safety required by Pyramid Hotel Company and OSHA.

Exposures (Fumes, Chemicals, Vibrations, Humidity, Cold, Heat, Dust, Noise) : Frequently. Coil cleaners, liquid chlorine, alkyds, refrigeration gasses, petroleum, chillers, pumps, etc., and machinery noises and vibrations.

Operation of Equipment / Tools / Vehicles : Constantly. Use power tools, electric motors, blowers, compressors, generators, power sweepers, vehicles, etc.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education :

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience :

• Hotel Engineering : 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability :

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)