General Maintenance Engineer

AccorHotel • Boston, MA

3h

About The Position

The General Maintenance Engineer is expected to perform semiskilled plumbing, maintenance and repair duties for the property. Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner. Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Fairmont Standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel. Comply at all times with Fairmont standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations. Make repairs to air conditioners – change filters, clean coils, replace blower motors, etc. Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems Take chiller readings and water samples Test tower water and record data. Replace TVs and cable boxes. Program movie channel boxes. Replace light switches, receptacles, and light bulbs. Perform furniture repairs Respond to room maintenance calls Replace pumps Make wall covering repairs Perform plumbing repairs – open clogged drains, change FET washers, stems seats, cartridges, handles, drain fittings, etc. Replace lavatories and toilets Paint designated areas. Repair and finish sheetrock. Repair kitchen equipment.

Requirements

• Trade school or college course work in related field helpful.
• At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Must have regular availability to work AM, PM and Overnight shifts.
• Training in a trade helpful ie) carpentry, HVAC, etc.
• Hand and power tools
• Electrical test equipment
• Refrigeration equipment
• Plumbing equipment
• Welding equipment
• Audio visual equipment
• Pipe cutting equipment
• Telephone
• Office equipment
• Calculator
• Computerized monitoring systems
• Long hours sometimes may be required.
• Very Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform semiskilled plumbing, maintenance and repair duties for the property
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Fairmont Standards
• Comply at all times with Fairmont standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Make repairs to air conditioners – change filters, clean coils, replace blower motors, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems
• Take chiller readings and water samples
• Test tower water and record data.
• Replace TVs and cable boxes. Program movie channel boxes.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, and light bulbs.
• Perform furniture repairs
• Respond to room maintenance calls
• Replace pumps
• Make wall covering repairs
• Perform plumbing repairs – open clogged drains, change FET washers, stems seats, cartridges, handles, drain fittings, etc.
• Replace lavatories and toilets
• Paint designated areas.
• Repair and finish sheetrock.
• Repair kitchen equipment.

Benefits

• Employee Benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
• Learning programs through our Academies.
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities like Planet 21.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees