Facilities Engineer Lead

Virgin Hotels Central Services LLC•New Orleans, LA

2d•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for someone who thinks outside the box and is ready to help make the people function a success. Managing paperwork and having strong organizational skills are a requirement of the job, but they are no longer the entire job. Our Belief Statement starts with “We love what we do and what we do is important.” Every single teammate in our hotel is valued and it is the People Departments responsibility to help encourage that! If you are passionate about people, share our quirky sense of humor, and are able to see beyond the traditional scope of human resources, then this just might be the right role for you. Most of all, we want you to have FUN since you play a huge role in creating that memorable guest experience!

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
3 years or more of progressive hotel or building management experience.
Service-oriented style with professional presentations skills
Proven leadership skills
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must be proficient in handheld electric devices.
Open Availability to work any Day or Night.
The ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to change days and/or shift to accommodate seasonal changes, special projects or occupancy conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, perform preventative maintenance on, and recommend replacement of tools, appliances, and equipment.
Calibrate all controls, gauges, meters, etc. Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves.
Order, mark, and stock parts and supplies as needed.
Maintain inventory and purchase orders log.
Inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
Enter and locate work-related information using computers and operate power lift.
Complete the life safety checklist, including the fire-pump run test and generator run test.
Inspect fire sprinkler valves and alarm systems.
Assist in development of disaster response protocols.
Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, crawling and stooping.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.
Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight.
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps.
Climb and work on ladders, scissor lift and boom lift up to 50’.
Able to wear/use any or all PPE required for jobs required to perform.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by management.