Engineer I

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Tarrytown, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer I maintains building-related systems and the building envelope to help ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. The role supports compliance with company engineering practices, preventive maintenance programs and procedures, standard operating procedures, company values, and applicable building, fire, and health department codes. The engineer also helps maintain the building as efficiently as possible and looks for opportunities to save energy. This position performs scheduled preventive maintenance and work orders, assists with inspection and repair of hotel systems and equipment, and helps maintain guest rooms, the pool, and the building exterior. It includes two overnight shifts from 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and three evening shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The listed compensation is $27.09–$30.10 per hour.

Requirements

Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or experience in building-related trades is required in at least one of these areas: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress on work assignments.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.
Ability to climb, read, stand, walk, and routinely lift 25 to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must be available for two overnight shifts (11:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m.) and three evening shifts (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.).

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with preventive maintenance and complete work orders, including replacing ceiling tiles and light bulbs and patching vinyl.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance assignments, such as room care.
Assist in checking electrical systems, including air-conditioning controls, television sets, and lighting systems, and make minor repairs or replacements.
Assist with routine repairs and major repairs of hotel equipment, including small appliances, kitchen and laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC systems, hand and power tools, and plumbing systems and fixtures.
Service the hotel pool by adjusting chemicals, cleaning filters, completing maintenance request forms, and maintaining logs.
Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal, including snow removal, lawn care, painting, and gardening.
Refurbish guest-room furniture and fixtures, including cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, and counters; paint and finish them as needed.
Move furniture and fixtures throughout the building.
Respond courteously to guest questions, complaints, and requests to support guest satisfaction.
Follow attendance requirements and be available to work regularly.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.