Engineer III

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles•St. Charles, MO

About The Position

The Engineer III performs journey to advanced level maintenance, repairs, and support functions in the areas of general maintenance, plumbing, kitchen & refrigeration equipment, carpentry, HVAC, pumps, controls and electrical devices; ensures assigned areas meet the property standard while working with minimum supervision; provides intermediate routine support duties to higher level management staff; and performs related tasks within area of assignment. (These function are intended as a general illustration of the work performed in this job classification and are not all inclusive for this position) Performs electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances; troubleshoots, repairs and maintains all facility lighting systems to include replacing transformers and ballasts; inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions. Completes plumbing repairs on leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; performs installations; replaces washers and other minor parts; maintains and monitors plumbing systems; ensures restroom stalls, partitions & related hardware are in good working condition. Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes. Repairs, maintains and supports all equipment, structures, furnishings and fixtures throughout the facility which includes re-lamping, general mechanical repairs; transportation & set up of furniture, supplies, signage, stanchions, fixtures, marketing materials and other items as needed. Repairs and replaces defective parts in units and equipment and their controls including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves and automatic gas valves. Completes general mechanical repairs, fabrication and maintenance of mechanical devices, HVAC equipment, motors and pumps; services kitchen appliances and emergency equipment; reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate leader for assigned area. May install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary. Applies and prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish or stain; maintains, repairs, installs and performs necessary maintenance to all forms of wallpapering, wall coverings and trim installation (i.e. corner guards). Performs basic rough and finished carpentry work in construction and repairs structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs and shelves. Conducts regular preventive maintenance on all equipment in addition to inspecting refrigeration units, supporting heating and ventilating units and providing assistance with hotel mechanical service calls. Completes various general duties such as repairing door hinges, cleaning plugged key slots, installing and servicing all tile, marble floor materials, carpet and carpet tiles; and proficiency in all areas of painting including spraying, rolling, brushing, air brushing, dying, wall preparation and repair and mixing and matching colors. Maintain shop areas, spare parts areas, storage areas and inventories of materials, equipment and associated parts of the trade of assignment. Repair, install, adjust and perform preventive/predictable maintenance and maintain the information in a shop log or document the assignment through the work order system. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the fields of electrical, lighting, grounds, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.

Requirements

Must be twenty-one (21) years of age.
High School diploma or GED equivalent plus five (5) years’ experience in environmental services, building maintenance, HVAC, mechanical or a related trade.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited trade school with a focus on machinery, HVAC mechanics or general maintenance and beginner level experience in Microsoft Office is highly desirable.
Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of a facility, lighting, plumbing, carpentry and maintenance operations; knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations; techniques of building system functions and inspection; methods and techniques of both rough an finished carpentry; knowledge of electric voltage and its application to items under repair; methods and techniques of equipment and tool operation and preventative maintenance; knowledge of restaurant cooking equipment and repairs; principles of heating, ventilation and air conditioning construction, maintenance and repair; principles of water treatment related to heating and cooling systems; standard practices of HVAC and refrigeration systems to include air compressors and pneumatic controls and cooling towers and boiler water treatment; techniques of welding and soldering; safety hazards as related to work assignments related to team members and guest; customer service techniques; identify, evaluate and ensure worksite conditions and practices are safe to the team members and guests; provide or seek assistance in safeguarding area while maintaining compliance with all regulations; customer service techniques; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Ability to: Safely and effectively perform maintenance work and perform duties in all weather conditions; ability to bend, squat, crawl and twist as position requires; perform skilled mechanical maintenance duties in the inspection, repair, installation and alteration of heating, ventilation, air conditioning; calibrate systems and refrigeration systems; diagnose, defects and install repair and maintain various trade items to include heating ventilating, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, refrigeration and air conditioning units; work from heights including ladders, scaffolds and lifts; design, build, install and repair woodwork, flooring, ceiling and cabinetry; recognize and select appropriate lumber types; read and comprehend blue prints and diagrams; install, maintain and repair a broad range of plumbing and electrical fixtures, equipment and components, pumps, valves, compressors, alarm systems and treatment systems; analyze and respond safely and appropriately to emergency situations; use tools and operate heavy and light equipment; read and follow instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; interpret policies and procedures; interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Performs electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances; troubleshoots, repairs and maintains all facility lighting systems to include replacing transformers and ballasts; inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions.
Completes plumbing repairs on leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; performs installations; replaces washers and other minor parts; maintains and monitors plumbing systems; ensures restroom stalls, partitions & related hardware are in good working condition.
Inspect, repair, modify and install HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
Repairs, maintains and supports all equipment, structures, furnishings and fixtures throughout the facility which includes re-lamping, general mechanical repairs; transportation & set up of furniture, supplies, signage, stanchions, fixtures, marketing materials and other items as needed.
Repairs and replaces defective parts in units and equipment and their controls including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves and automatic gas valves.
Completes general mechanical repairs, fabrication and maintenance of mechanical devices, HVAC equipment, motors and pumps; services kitchen appliances and emergency equipment; reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate leader for assigned area.
May install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
Applies and prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish or stain; maintains, repairs, installs and performs necessary maintenance to all forms of wallpapering, wall coverings and trim installation (i.e. corner guards).
Performs basic rough and finished carpentry work in construction and repairs structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs and shelves.
Conducts regular preventive maintenance on all equipment in addition to inspecting refrigeration units, supporting heating and ventilating units and providing assistance with hotel mechanical service calls.
Completes various general duties such as repairing door hinges, cleaning plugged key slots, installing and servicing all tile, marble floor materials, carpet and carpet tiles; and proficiency in all areas of painting including spraying, rolling, brushing, air brushing, dying, wall preparation and repair and mixing and matching colors.
Maintain shop areas, spare parts areas, storage areas and inventories of materials, equipment and associated parts of the trade of assignment.
Repair, install, adjust and perform preventive/predictable maintenance and maintain the information in a shop log or document the assignment through the work order system.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the fields of electrical, lighting, grounds, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.