Engineer II

Loews Hotels & Co•Miami Beach, FL

About The Position

A beloved hotel with an enviable oceanfront location is now even better, following a $50 million renovation. Our newly redesigned Loews Miami Beach Hotel includes all-new touchpoints throughout the property. Welcome to a South Beach Icon, Reimagined. General Performs work requiring the basic skills in most of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HV AC, carpentry, paint/wall cover, locksmith, in addition to performing other general maintenance duties Responsible for all maintenance for the primary trade, area of expertise Provides supervision and training to subordinate engineering positions Responds to trouble/complaint/maintenance request calls throughout the hotel and grounds when directed to do so by supervisor May work with hazardous materials and chemicals in the performance of duties Uses tools, equipment, materials and chemicals safely and efficiently according to manufacturers instructions/MSDS requirements Checks clipboard and Maintenance Requests lists, daily for work assignments, at the beginning of and throughout each shift Communicates status of job assignments and maintenance requests to supervisor Notifies supervisor/dispatcher as required upon completion of work assignment Completes appropriate records associated with work perform Makes minor repairs to equipment brought into the shop May assist in performing the duties of dispatcher as needed May assist/perform minor set-up duties for functions throughout the hotel and grounds Is completely familiar with Hotel Emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accurately

Requirements

Post high school training in engineering/maintenance related discipline
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Strong mechanical background with minimum 2 years hands on experience in maintenance related activity.
Previous hospitality experience required.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift ( up to 75 lbs.) repetitively
Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays
Must be guest oriented and possess excellent hospitality skills

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or its equivalent preferred

Responsibilities

Performs work requiring the basic skills in most of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HV AC, carpentry, paint/wall cover, locksmith, in addition to performing other general maintenance duties
Responsible for all maintenance for the primary trade, area of expertise
Provides supervision and training to subordinate engineering positions
Responds to trouble/complaint/maintenance request calls throughout the hotel and grounds when directed to do so by supervisor
May work with hazardous materials and chemicals in the performance of duties
Uses tools, equipment, materials and chemicals safely and efficiently according to manufacturers instructions/MSDS requirements
Checks clipboard and Maintenance Requests lists, daily for work assignments, at the beginning of and throughout each shift
Communicates status of job assignments and maintenance requests to supervisor
Notifies supervisor/dispatcher as required upon completion of work assignment
Completes appropriate records associated with work perform
Makes minor repairs to equipment brought into the shop
May assist in performing the duties of dispatcher as needed
May assist/perform minor set-up duties for functions throughout the hotel and grounds
Is completely familiar with Hotel Emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accurately
Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times
Notifies appropriate individuals promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees
Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Complies with hotel and department standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards