Engineer I

Omni Hotels & Resorts • Richmond, VA

1d

About The Position

The Engineer Class 1 is the hotel’s highest-level engineering position and is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of its physical plant, building systems, equipment, and guest facilities. This position serves as a senior technical authority and working leader within the Engineering Department. It independently diagnoses and resolves complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life-safety, building, and equipment issues; leads major repairs and preventive-maintenance activities; assists in directing engineering staff; and supports safety, reliability, guest comfort, regulatory compliance, and energy efficiency. The Engineer Class 1 must demonstrate advanced technical knowledge, sound judgment, leadership ability, and the ability to respond effectively to emergencies and critical building-system failures. The stated pay rate is $30 per hour.

Requirements

• Experience in hotel engineering, building maintenance, facilities maintenance, commercial property maintenance, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and repair complex equipment.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, diagnostic equipment, and other engineering equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to lead and mentor less-experienced engineering personnel.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel engineering or hospitality facilities experience.
• Technical certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or refrigeration.
• Boiler, chiller, BAS/BMS, generator, fire/life-safety, or refrigeration experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate hotel mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, water, fire/life-safety, and building systems.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Identify the root cause of equipment and building-system failures and implement appropriate corrective action.
• Monitor critical building systems and respond promptly to alarms, failures, and operational issues.
• Inspect guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, mechanical rooms, and building systems.
• Maintain hotel equipment and facilities according to manufacturer recommendations and hotel standards.
• Complete work safely and efficiently, minimizing disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical circuits, motors, controls, pumps, compressors, HVAC systems, boilers, water systems, and other building equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and control-system problems using appropriate testing equipment and technical documentation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and building-system documentation.
• Perform or oversee complex repairs and equipment installations.
• Determine when specialized contractors or outside service providers are required and provide technical oversight of their work.
• Assist with capital projects, renovations, equipment replacements, and major engineering improvements.
• Assist in directing engineering staff and lead and mentor less-experienced engineering personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed