Engineer I - Pool (Marriott's Aruba Surf Club)

Marriott•Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

The Engineer I responds to guest repair requests and performs preventive maintenance and basic repairs throughout the property. Duties include inspecting and maintaining tools and equipment; identifying and operating utility shut-offs; maintaining inventory and requisitioning supplies; and communicating shift activities and issues. The role may involve work across air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic and electronic systems, carpentry, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and general building maintenance. Tasks include painting and surface preparation, minor drywall and wood trim repairs, replacing light bulbs and A/C filters, troubleshooting and repairing guestroom items and equipment, programming televisions, performing related housekeeping and inventory tasks, and repairing interior and exterior landscaping and sprinkler systems. The role also uses basic computer skills to enter air-handler schedules and adjust temperatures. The employee must follow company, safety, and security procedures; report maintenance and safety concerns; complete required training; and properly store flammable materials. The position requires a clean, professional appearance, protection of confidential information and company assets, and courteous guest service. The Engineer I works cooperatively with colleagues, communicates professionally, and performs other reasonable duties as requested. Physical tasks include moving objects up to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier objects with assistance, using stairs, ramps, or ladders, and reaching, bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier objects with assistance.
Ability to move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders, and reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
Some experience in general maintenance and interior and exterior surface preparation and painting.
Hotel engineering or maintenance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Respond to and attend to guest repair requests, communicating with guests 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; identify, locate, and operate equipment 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 basic maintenance and repairs involving building systems and equipment, including air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic and electronic systems, carpentry, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and general building systems.
Prepare surfaces and paint; repair minor drywall and wood trim; replace light bulbs and A/C filters; and clean repair and painting areas thoroughly.
Test, troubleshoot, and perform basic repairs on equipment, plumbing, electrical components, and guestroom items, including plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing lamps and extension cords, vacuum cleaners, and internet devices, and replacing switches and outlets.
Program televisions and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties.
Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing maintenance work.
Repair interior and exterior landscaping and external landscaping sprinklers.
Use basic computer skills to input air-handler schedules and make temperature changes.
Follow company, safety, and security policies and procedures; 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 deliver courteous guest service.
Develop positive working relationships, support team goals, listen and respond to employee concerns, and communicate clearly and professionally.
Enter and locate work-related information using computers and perform other reasonable job duties as requested.