Engineer 3

Highgate Hotels • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer, Level 3 is responsible for performing skilled repairs to the building and equipment and maintaining them in the best possible condition while minimizing inconvenience to guests and employees. The position is at the Renaissance Las Vegas, a 548-room, smoke-free, non-gaming hotel. The role also assists with supervising engineering staff and scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field.
• Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with employees and guests.
• Must be able to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to handle problems by anticipating, preventing, identifying, and resolving them.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information and data from various sources.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel-related areas and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to show initiative by anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Must maintain a warm, friendly, attentive, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
• Must maintain personal appearance and grooming standards, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Must comply with hotel standards and regulations for safe and efficient operations.
• Must be able to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Flexible and long hours are sometimes required.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
• Trade school and/or college coursework in a related field.
• Previous supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair hotel air-conditioning systems, including changing filters, cleaning coils, and replacing motors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, and electrical equipment.
• Take required equipment readings; test cooling towers and record readings.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, bulbs, and fixtures.
• Repair furniture and replace or repair pumps.
• Perform plumbing repairs, including clearing clogged drains and repairing copper pipe, washers, handles, and drain fittings.
• Read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Trace and repair water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive-maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work in compliance with local, state, and federal codes.
• Test, clean, and repair swimming pools and spas.
• Paint designated areas; repair and finish sheetrock; and repair wall coverings.
• Repair and program the hotel electronic lock system.
• Assist in supervising other engineering staff members.
• Assist in scheduling preventive-maintenance tasks.
• Attend required hotel meetings and trainings, maintain regular attendance, and perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED