Building Engineer II

Marriott•Los Angeles, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Engineer II is responsible for responding to and resolving guest repair requests with minimal supervision. This role involves performing preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication, and visually inspecting them. Key duties include carrying necessary equipment, identifying and operating all shut-off valves for equipment and buildings, and maintaining maintenance inventory while requisitioning parts and supplies. The engineer must effectively communicate daily activities and problems to other shifts using approved programs. The position requires proficiency in at least one of the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, or general building management, with above-average skills in two more and basic skills in the rest. A solid understanding and safe use of hand and power tools are essential, along with the basic ability to repair or replace PVC copper pipe, including soldering. The engineer will troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on various equipment, plumbing, and electrical items, program TVs, and handle general housekeeping and engineering-related tasks. Assistance with surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, and light bulb/A/C filter replacement is also required, ensuring thorough cleanup. Adherence to the Lockout/Tagout system before maintenance work is mandatory. The role demands working knowledge of engineering computer programs for preventative maintenance, energy management, and other systems, including interacting devices. Mid-level troubleshooting of hotel Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems is expected. The Building Engineer II should also be able to train and mentor Engineer I personnel and perform Engineer on Duty responsibilities, including readings and rounds. The position requires strict adherence to company and safety/security policies, reporting maintenance issues, hazards, accidents, or injuries, completing safety training, and properly storing flammable materials. Maintaining a professional appearance, confidentiality, and protecting company assets are also crucial. The engineer is expected to welcome and acknowledge guests, anticipate their needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests. Adherence to quality standards, developing positive working relationships, supporting team goals, and clear communication with colleagues are vital. Physical demands include moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and placing objects up to 50 pounds without assistance, and heavier items with assistance, as well as moving up and down stairs, ramps, and ladders, and reaching overhead and below the knees. The role also involves using computers to access work-related information and performing other reasonable job duties as requested.

Requirements

Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certification
Must meet applicable state and federal certification and/or licensing requirements.
Solid knowledge and skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and other materials required to perform repair and maintenance tasks.
Basic ability to repair or replace PVC copper pipe (including soldering).
Working knowledge of all engineering computer programs related to preventative maintenance, energy management, and other systems, including devices that interact with such programs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and vocational or technical background.
Experience in general maintenance, exterior and interior surface preparation, and painting.
At least 2 years of hotel engineering/maintenance experience.
Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues with little to no supervision.
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio).
Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and shut-offs for buildings.
Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
Assure each day’s activities and problems that occur are communicated to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
Display proficiency in any one of the following categories, above average skills in two more of the following categories and basic skills in the remaining categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building management.
Display solid knowledge and skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and other materials required to perform repair and maintenance tasks.
Display basic ability to repair or replace PVC copper pipe (including soldering).
Troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment (e.g., pump and motor replacement), plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical equipment including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items.
Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related duties.
Assist with surface preparation and painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area.
Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work.
Display working knowledge of all engineering computer programs related to preventative maintenance, energy management, and other systems, including devices that interact with such programs.
Perform mid-level troubleshooting of hotel Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
Display the ability to train and mentor other engineers (e.g., Engineer I).
Display ability to perform Engineer on Duty responsibilities, including readings and rounds.
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries.
Complete safety training and certifications.
Properly store flammable materials.
Ensure uniform and personal appearances are clean and professional.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
Protect company assets.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
Anticipate and address guests’ service needs.
Assist individuals with disabilities.
Thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Adhere to quality expectations and standards.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
Support team to reach common goals.
Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance.
Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
Enter and locate work-related information using computers.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.