Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Sonesta Hotels • Houston, TX

85d

About The Position

The Engineer performs general maintenance work to ensure hotel physical plant quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained. The Engineer takes care of the building, equipment and grounds of the hotel. This position will perform maintenance and repairs, and preventative maintenance, to all areas of the hotel.

Requirements

• Advanced vocational training plus three+ years of experience in general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional certification and license if required by law.
• Ability to carry, lift, push and/or pull items weighing up to 100-300 pounds.
• Frequent standing up and moving about the facility.
• Frequent handling of objects and equipment to maintain the facility.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling.
• Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with supervisors, hotel staff, and hotel guests.
• Reading and writing abilities for documentation and instructions.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hotel maintenance or similar environment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool-if applicable.
• Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day's work.
• Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning safety or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policy and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and consistency.
• Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• May educate and train hotel staff in the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc.
• Replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimize waste.
• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• May also perform other minor maintenance and repairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: No Education Listed