Hotel Engineer

Loews Hotels & Co•Saint Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hotel Engineer at Live! by Loews – St. Louis, MO is a key role within a branded collaboration between Loews Hotels & Co, The Cordish Companies, and the St. Louis Cardinals. This position is part of the Ballpark Village Live! complex, which features 216 guestrooms, 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and multiple food & beverage outlets. The engineer performs work requiring basic skills across various trades including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, paint/wall cover, and locksmithing, in addition to general maintenance duties. The role involves being responsible for maintenance within their primary trade, providing supervision and training to subordinate engineering staff, and responding to maintenance requests throughout the hotel and grounds. The engineer is expected to handle hazardous materials and chemicals safely, use tools and equipment efficiently, communicate job status to supervisors, complete necessary records, and assist with minor equipment repairs and function setups. Familiarity with hotel emergency procedures and the ability to respond quickly and accurately are essential.

Requirements

Post high school training in engineering/maintenance related discipline
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Strong mechanical background with minimum 2 years hands on experience in maintenance related activity
Previous hospitality experience required
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift (up to 75 lbs.) repetitively
Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays
Must be guest oriented and possess excellent hospitality skills

Responsibilities

Performs work requiring the basic skills in most of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, paint/wall cover, locksmith, in addition to performing other general maintenance duties
Responsible for all maintenance for the primary trade, area of expertise
Provides supervision and training to subordinate engineering positions
Responds to trouble/complaint/maintenance request calls throughout the hotel and grounds when directed to do so by supervisor
May work with hazardous materials and chemicals in the performance of duties
Uses tools, equipment, materials and chemicals safely and efficiently according to manufacturers instructions/MSDS requirements
Checks clipboard and Maintenance Requests lists, daily for work assignments, at the beginning of and throughout each shift
Communicates status of job assignments and maintenance requests to supervisor
Notifies supervisor/dispatcher as required upon completion of work assignment
Completes appropriate records associated with work perform
Makes minor repairs to equipment brought into the shop
May assist in performing the duties of dispatcher as needed
May assist/perform minor set-up duties for functions throughout the hotel and grounds
Is completely familiar with Hotel Emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accurately
Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times
Notifies appropriate individuals promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance
Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees
Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
Complies with hotel and department standards, policies and rules
Recycles whenever possible
Remains current with hotel information and changes
Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards