Villa Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary: The Class I Engineer is expected to perform highly skilled maintenance and repair duties for the property, including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, and plumbing skills. Qualification Standards Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent preferred Trade school or college course work in a related field preferred Previous customer service & hotel experience preferred At least 3 years’ practical experience in one or more of the technical trades (HVAC, Refrigeration, Plumbing, Electrical, etc.) Any license the property may require

Physical

Requirements/Competencies Under variable temperature conditions Under variable noise levels Outdoors/Indoors Around chemicals, fumes and odor hazards Around dust and or mite hazards Long hours are sometimes required Must be able to climb stairs, descend stairs Must be able to move quickly and agilely if a situation requiring quick assistance arises 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 for long periods of time and walk long distances Ability to bend, stretch, twist or reach with your body and arms Ability to work under variable temperatures and noise levels Good communication skills required, fluency in English preferred Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately 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 multiple sources and consider, adjust, or modify to meet the constraints of the need Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests Mathematical Reasoning - Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions

Other abilities, skills, knowledge: Refrigeration, electrical and plumbing skills, boiler operation and maintenance skills, water treatment and chiller operation knowledge Must have a valid driver’s license Working knowledge of all legal issues in compliance with

CFC/EPA/ADA/IAQ/OSHA Knowledge of energy management an asset

Duties & Functions Essential: Must be able to act as Assistant Chief Engineer during his/her absence and assume responsibilities Must be able to work and manage the mechanical, guest room, public space, and PM programs Must be able to manage the lights and grounds program Make repairs to air conditioner(s) – change filters, clean coils, replace blower motors, etc. Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems, replace HVAC compressors Take chiller readings and water samples Take water heater readings and water samples Test tower water and record data Replace TV’s and cable boxes. Program movie channel boxes Replace light switches, receptacles, and light bulbs Perform furniture repairs Check and replace pumps Adjust chemical pumps as required Perform plumbing repairs – open clogged drains, change FET washers, stems seats, cartridges, handles, drain fittings, etc. Understand blueprints and wiring diagrams Trace and repair drain and water lines Keep immediate supervisors fully informed of all challenges or matters requiring his/her attention Maintain preventive maintenance of HVAC systems Repair kitchen equipment Handle Dangerous Chemicals Manage inventory program Work unsupervised Direct other engineering associates Maintain legal documents, i.e. boiler log, PM logs emergency log Work with contractors Handle all aspects of Class 2,3 & 4 positions Other duties as assigned

This hotel functions 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Schedules are made based on business levels and are subject to change.