Engineer 1

GRAND PACIFIC HOTEL SERVICES LP•Carlsbad, CA

7d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

To maintain all buildings and equipment throughout the hotel. This role involves responding to guest room calls, prioritizing work orders, completing preventative maintenance, and performing general repairs in various disciplines including carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, minor electrical, and finish work. The position requires effective communication with guests and department managers, maintaining an inventory of parts and supplies, and ensuring all work meets company standards and local/national codes. The Engineer will troubleshoot and perform repairs on hotel mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, HVAC, laundry, and kitchen equipment, adhering to safety protocols like the Lockout/Tagout system. Regular attendance and compliance with hotel policies are essential.

Requirements

High school required.
Must have minimum of two years hands-on experience working on minor electrical, painting, plumbing and a/c repairs.
Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.
Must have valid Driver’s License and meet specific driving record requirements.
Must be able to work well with all members of the Engineering Department and all other members of the Hotel Staff.
Must promote a cordial and caring attitude toward all other department heads.
Highly motivated self starter.
Some experience in all phases of mechanical/electrical/plumbing systems to include but not limited to the following: Electrical knowledge: Be able to change out electrical outlets, electrical switches, light bulbs, ballasts, circuit breaker replacement, know how to operate a multimeter and/or voltage tester and do general troubleshooting of electrical circuits.
Plumbing knowledge: Be able to operate a drain cleaning machine (aka Snake), solder/sweat ¾” and smaller copper pipe, work with pvc/cpvc pipe, troubleshoot water leaks, troubleshoot toilet/sink/shower leaks and conduct repairs.
Mechanical knowledge: General knowledge of how motors and mechanical equipment operate. General knowledge of HVAC systems and the sequence of operations.
General repairs: Knowledge of basic hand tools and power tools, Be able to do general furniture repairs (paint touch up, wood repair, etc.) Drywall repairs, vinyl repairs, carpet repairs, vinyl flooring repairs.
Ability to communicate with hotel guests and hotel staff through speech and writing.
Must have a good understanding of the English Language and must be able to write in English legibly.
Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Appropriate technical schooling would be helpful or proof enrolled in a technical training program.
Blueprint reading not necessary but beneficial.

Responsibilities

Respond to guest room calls as required.
Prioritize work orders through urgent requests and established hotel area down times in order to minimize inconveniencing guests.
Effectively interact with department managers as required.
Complete any and all assigned preventative maintenance procedures.
Document all work that has been completed in approved forms.
Perform general repairs and services in all maintenance related disciplines, including but not limited to; carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, minor electrical, finish work, etc.
Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues with little to no supervision.
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including but not limited to cleaning and lubrication on time.
Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio).
Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment.
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.
Safely perform highly complex repairs of the physical property, electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment, air conditioners, refrigeration and pool heaters - ensuring all methods, materials and practices meet company standards and Local and National codes - with little or no supervision.
Troubleshoot and perform repairs on all types of equipment, all electrical equipment, HVAC systems, Plumbing systems, laundry Equipment and Kitchen equipment.
Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work.
Perform troubleshooting of hotel Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems.
Adhere to hotel safety standards.
Perform other duties and handle projects as assigned by Manager.
Assist other departmental craft workers as required.
Perform all duties required as Fire Alarm Response Team.
Participate in OSHA/Safety programs within the hotel through awareness in every day job functions and participate on the Hotel’s Emergency Evacuation Team.