Engineer III (Refrigeration/Kitchen Mechanic)

Situated in the epicenter of Midtown, Loews Atlanta Hotel is walking distance to some of the best attractions in the city. Welcome to Atlanta's Most Vibrant Neighborhood. With spectacular views, beautiful rooms and an ideal location - this property is a modern-age Southern charmer.

General Job Duties

• Performs general repairs and maintenance work. Provides assistance to senior engineers

• Responds to Meeting Room, Guest Room, Food & Beverage Outlet, Public Space, and Back of the house maintenance requests.

• Reviews and completes daily complaint log

• Performs work as dispatched by espresso or other system

• Performs minor set-ups for hotel functions

• Expedites light bulb replacement program

• Maintains and stocks supplies and tools in storerooms on floors

• Assists guests with any requests

• Communicates status of maintenance requests to dispatcher

• Cleans engineering shop

• Follows up all maintenance requests as directed by Chief Engineer or supervisor

• Communicates daily with Chief Engineer or supervisor on status of maintenance/repair assignments

• Ensures that the hotel's building systems are operating safely, economically and efficiently

• Follows proper hotel standards while engaging in repairs in occupied guest rooms or guest areas

• Assists the Chief Engineer in ensuring that all hotel systems meet the standards established by local, state and federal regulating agencies

• Informs Chief Engineer of any repair problems that may arise during their shift

• Has basic knowledge of hotel's plumbing, heating/boiler, electrical, refrigeration, air conditioning, fire safety, sprinkler, lighting and communication systems

• Assists Chief Engineer in floor/room inspections

• Helps monitor energy consumption and waste

• Maintains equipment and supplies

• Use tools safely and correctly

• Check clipboard and daily assignment sheet for job assignments.

• Completely familiar with Hotel Emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accurately during an actual emergency, to notify all appropriate personnel

• Notifies immediate supervisors promptly and fully of all problems or unusual matters of significance

• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to the guests, management, and fellow employees

• Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions.

• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment, and work area

• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards

• Complies with safety regulations and procedures

• Complies with hotel policies and rules

• Recycles whenever possible

• Remains current with hotel information and changes

• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

• Completes any other duties as assigned

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

• Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times

• Notifies appropriate individuals promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance

• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees

• Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions

• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area

• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards

• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures

• Complies with hotel and department standards, policies and rules

• Recycles whenever possible

• Remains current with hotel information and changes

• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation. Key qualifications include:

• Experience & Education:

  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in engineering or maintenance.

  • Completion of courses in engineering or maintenance preferred.

• Language Skills:

  • Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

• Technical Skills:

  • Familiarity with basic tools, electrical systems, air conditioning units, and pumps.

  • Ability to repair or replace PVC and copper piping, including soldering.

  • Capable of basic equipment repairs (e.g., pump and motor replacement).

  • Proficiency in at least one of the following areas, with above-average skills in two and basic knowledge in the rest:

    • Air conditioning & refrigeration

    • Electrical

    • Mechanical

    • Plumbing

    • Pneumatic/electronic systems & controls

    • Kitchen equipment

    • Energy conservation

• Systems Knowledge:

  • Working knowledge of engineering computer programs related to preventive maintenance, energy management, and system controls.

  • Ability to perform mid-level troubleshooting of hotel Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.

• Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to bend, lift (up to 75 pounds), and stoop.

  • Flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.

• Customer Service & Leadership:

  • Strong customer-service orientation and hospitality skills.

  • Ability to train and mentor junior engineers (e.g., Engineer I, Engineer II).

  • Capable of performing Engineer-on-Duty responsibilities, including facility readings and rounds.