Position: | Engineer | ||
Reports to: | Chief Engineer | ||
JOB SUMMARY
Develop, implement, and supervise emergency programs, as well as programs for the operations and maintenance of all equipment, physical structures, and landscaping in compliance with corporate/franchise standards, local, state, and national codes and regulations. This role aims to protect assets, guests, and employees, ensure optimum operations, minimize expenses, and maximize guest satisfaction. This is a temporary position lasting 3 to 6 months.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years engineering experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's Degree or higher preferred.
- Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or experience in building-related trades required in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
JOB ESSENTIALS
- Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom may require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information, and resolve conflicts.
- Able to observe and detect signs of emergency situations; remain calm and alert during emergencies and/or heavy hotel activity, serving as a role model for clerks and other associates.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and guests.
- Operate department pursuant to OSHA requirements and guidelines.
- Act as Manager on Duty per schedule as needed.
- Knowledge of hotel operations, including security and safety programs, repairs, maintenance, and quality assurance programs.
- Monitor and maintain the engineering systems and equipment to ensure their optimum performance.
- Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening).
- Exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.
- Ensure all Engineering Quality Standards are complied with and consistently applied.
- Resolve customer complaints; anticipate potential problems by reviewing and monitoring complaints, operational issues, business flow, and associate performance to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality.
- Assist with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders, such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep product quality standards.
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
- Command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
- Climbing, reading, standing, walking, and routinely lifting 25 lbs to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel. Attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.