Amway Grand Plaza Engineering Facilities Technician III

AHC Hospitality•Grand Rapids, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A facility maintenance leader who has a great working knowledge of all property responsibilities. This individual has developed a well-rounded skill set which allows them to help maintain the effective and efficient operation of the hotel. This engineer has the ability, or is gaining the knowledge to; perform tasks including: train and instruct other members of the staff through sharing of knowledge and skills, ability to carry out hotel standards/policies and procedures with assigned staff, ability to prioritize and organize work assignments, set an example of continuous self-development, provide a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures, ability to be a clear thinker in pressure situations and exercise good judgement, preserve the building and its systems during state of emergency.

Requirements

Valid drivers license
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent years of relevant work experience required
5+ years previous experience in maintenance/facilities/trades experience

Nice To Haves

Universal CFG/EPA license is preferred
Boiler Operator's License from City of Grand Rapids is preferred
Mechanical Contractor's license is preferred
Journeyman's Electrical License is preferred
State of MI journeyman or master plumber license is preferred
Two (2) years of college or trade school equivalent in a mechanical, electrical, and/or technical disciplines is preferred
Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ability to learn new tasks
Ability to learn all hotel standards, policies and procedures
Carry out specific oral and written instructions
Toilet repairs
Tub/shower repairs
Hardware repairs
Working knowledge of kitchen equipment. Ability to troubleshoot and understand electrical system (electrical license is preferred but not required)
Ability to troubleshoot/repair HVAC systems and equipment (universal CFC license is preferred but not required)
Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdowns
Ability to read, log, track and interpret readings from meters, gauges and other measuring units
Working knowledge of life safety systems and ability to act in an engineering capacity to protect and preserve our guests and associates.
Provide training and technical advice to other engineers when needed or requested
Ability to maintain a thorough log of each day’s activities and problems that occur to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts.
Clean, protect, secure and maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel
Protect and maintain assigned tools and lockers
Keep accurate completion and task records in project files
Ability to act in a supervisory role and assume responsibilities of leadership role
Ability to clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management
Ability to work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping all work areas clean and organized
Complete all work assigned in safe and professional manner
Maintain a professional image at all times
Maintain the hotel facility and related equipment in a safe efficient manner
Provide a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures
Perform and act in a position of management within the Engineering Department and facility
Report to work on time in a full Engineering uniform