Engineer I

Marriott•Houston, TX

6d•$21 - $22

About The Position

The Engineer I responds to guest repair requests, communicates with guests and customers to resolve maintenance issues, and performs preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical-room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. The role involves visually inspecting tools, equipment, and machines; carrying equipment such as tools and radios; identifying and operating equipment and building utility shut-off valves; and maintaining maintenance inventory and requisitioning parts and supplies. The Engineer I communicates daily activities and issues to other shifts using approved programs and standards. The position requires basic knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, across areas such as air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical and mechanical systems, plumbing, pneumatic and electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finishing, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and general building maintenance. Work includes surface preparation and painting; minor drywall and wood-trim repairs; replacing light bulbs and A/C filters; and thoroughly cleaning repair areas. The role tests, troubleshoots, and performs basic repairs on equipment, plumbing, electrical components, guestroom items, and other items, including plunging toilets, unclogging drains, replacing switches and outlets, and repairing lamps, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, and internet devices. Other duties include programming TVs, performing general housekeeping and engineering inventory tasks, using the Lockout/Tagout system before maintenance, repairing interior and exterior landscaping and external sprinklers, and using basic computer skills to enter air-handler schedules and adjust temperatures. The position follows company, safety, and security policies; reports maintenance issues, hazards, accidents, and injuries; completes safety training and certifications; and stores flammable materials properly. It also requires professional appearance and conduct, confidentiality, protection of company assets, guest-focused service, adherence to quality standards, positive teamwork, and clear professional communication. The role involves physical activity, including moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier items with assistance; using stairs, ramps, and ladders; and reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. The Engineer I enters and locates work-related information using computers and performs other reasonable duties as requested.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is listed as a preferred qualification.
Some experience in general maintenance and exterior and interior surface preparation and painting is listed as preferred.
Basic knowledge, or ability to acquire knowledge, in relevant building maintenance areas, including HVAC and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, controls, carpentry and finishing, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and general building maintenance.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier objects with assistance, and to use stairs, service ramps, and ladders and perform reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
No supervisory experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance.

Responsibilities

Respond to guest repair requests and communicate with guests and customers to resolve maintenance issues.
Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical-room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
Visually inspect tools, equipment, and machines; carry equipment such as tools and radios.
Identify, locate, and operate equipment shut-off valves and building utility shut-offs.
Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
Communicate daily activities and problems to other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
Perform surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood-trim repairs, light-bulb and A/C-filter replacement, and cleanup of repair areas.
Test, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on equipment, plumbing, electrical components, and guestroom items.
Program TVs and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.
Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing maintenance work.
Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping and external landscaping sprinklers.
Use computers to input air-handler schedules, adjust temperatures, and enter or locate work-related information.
Follow company and safety and security policies; report maintenance problems, hazards, accidents, and injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and store flammable materials properly.
Maintain a clean and professional uniform and appearance, protect confidential information and company assets, and provide courteous guest service.
Adhere to quality expectations and standards, maintain positive working relationships, support team goals, and communicate clearly and professionally.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects; use stairs, ramps, and ladders; and reach, bend, twist, pull, and stoop as required.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.