Engineer ("Ingeniero/a")

Azul Hospitality•Phoenix, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer repairs and maintains the hotel’s physical structure and provides technical and administrative support to the Maintenance Department. The role performs routine and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical systems, kitchen and laundry equipment, ice machines, swimming pools, hot tubs, and other hotel facilities. The employee responds to alarms and guest needs, reports hazards and major repair needs, follows safety procedures, and maintains clean work areas. Other duties and cross-training may be assigned. The position is at the AC Element Phoenix City North in Phoenix, Arizona, and is part of the pre-opening team for the dual-brand AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience in general building trades.
English fluency and ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
Good verbal and written communication skills and excellent customer-relations skills.
Basic computer skills and basic computational ability.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and design plans for all trades.
Strong general mechanical ability and safe, skilled use of hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance materials.
Ability to work independently, resolve issues, analyze situations, and maintain attention to detail.
Ability to respond quickly to emergencies and make decisions that may affect safety or involve large expenditures.
Ability to deal effectively and patiently with internal and external customers using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to provide and maintain a valid driver’s license; the position may require operating motorized and electric vehicles.
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.
Regular attendance and participation in scheduled training sessions and meetings.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally and pushing or pulling carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Technical building maintenance experience in a commercial setting.
A trade license, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or carpentry.

Responsibilities

Perform minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and related maintenance using hand tools.
Complete preventive maintenance in guest rooms, including vinyl repair, paint touch-ups, minor furniture repairs, tub caulking, and tile repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance on ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen and laundry equipment, HVAC systems, guest rooms, meeting rooms, the swimming pool, and hot tub.
Repair plumbing and laundry equipment; perform preventive maintenance on exhaust fans and air supply systems; and monitor energy conservation.
Replace air-conditioner filters and repair vacuum cleaners and other small equipment as requested.
Respond immediately to alarms, determine their location and cause, assess emergency status, and report findings to the Front Desk.
Respond to guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner.
Report suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions immediately.
Maintain clean work areas and practice safe work habits.
Use the lockout/tagout system before performing maintenance work.
Notify management when major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, or ventilation equipment are needed.
Assist with guest inquiries; report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; and complete safety training and certifications.
Perform other assigned duties, including cross-training and duties requested by managers or supervisors.