Maintenance Engineer (Overnight)

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Job summary -

• Overlook plumbing systems for the hotel repairs and replace defective components. To overlook all electrical systems of the hotel. To maintain, repair all hotel furniture including public areas up to required standards. Build simple furniture as per specifications and design. To respond to all repair calls from guests and other departments, repair and maintain all utilities so as to provide continuous service to guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – (Key Activities)

The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:

• To look after all plumbing and mechanical systems of the hotel.

• Repair any defective plumbing, sprinkler system and kitchen equipment plumbing systems.

• To be able to read and interpret plumbing schematics and blueprints.

• To make comments and recommendations to assist a chief engineer about changes in plumbing systems so as to improve them.

• To do any new plumbing installation as required by the hotel and allowed by the Dallas plumbing codes.

• To be able to check, maintain and repair steam accessories such as steam traps, regulators, check valves, etc.

• Perform P.M. duties as required by the P.M. program.

• Maintains, repairs and replaces electrical systems.

• Interprets and comprehends electrical drawings and schematics so as to implement action.

• Maintains, repairs and replaces electrical equipment, such as kitchen.

• Installs electrical wiring in accordance with the electric code and established standards.

• Installs audio visual equipment as required by banquet needs.

• Reads power meters and records readings in appropriate log sheets. To advise assistant or chief engineer of any unusual consumption or demand.

• Assists in case of partial electricity failure or blackout.

• Repairs and installs all electrical components of all air conditioning and refrigeration equipment as required.

• Maintains all emergency lighting systems such as batteries and U.P.S. in good working condition.

• Installs and dismantles temporary lighting for special functions.

• Assists in implementing energy conservation program.

• Performs P.M. duties as requested by the P.M. program.

• Repairs any damaged furniture in the hotel to standards.

• Recommends future action on furniture not in repairable condition on hotel premises.

• Installs shelving, relocate existing facilities, assists in building new partition walls, etc.

• Adjusts all doors and hotel hardware where necessary.

• Maintains stock of engineering supplies.

• Assists in building stage for special functions.

• To respond to all guest calls with priority procedure.

• To assist security department in case of fire or any other emergency.

• To keep all working areas clean and secured.

• To replace any defective lighting as requested.

• Performs water tests for equipment such as hot water heaters, boilers, etc.

• Logs all activities in appropriate log books.

• Maintain and take chemical readings for the pool and spa.

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Other Standard Responsibilities -

Experience -

• Needs to possess a background in general maintenance of one year or more.

General Skills -

• Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.

Skills and Knowledge -

• Must have developed language skills to the point to be able to read and understand instructions, safety rules, etc.

Education or Certification -

• Trade certification helpful

Language -

• Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred.

Physical Requirements -

• Must be able to endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, lift up to 60 pounds, and satisfactorily communicate with guests and co-workers to their understanding.

• Must be able to move equipment, furniture, etc. whenever needed and able to climb ladders on an occasional basis