Hotel Maintenance Engineer - Part Time & Full Time Needed

Plymouth Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West•Plymouth, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview: The Crowne Plaza Minneapolis Hotel in Plymouth, MN is looking for a part-time and full-time Maintenance Engineer. The position will include some weekday nights and weekends. Pay will be based on experience. Maintain property appearance, equipment and systems. This includes physical plant, and fixtures, to ensure guest satisfaction, maximum profitability, hotel standards of quality and operational efficiency. Essential Functions: Provide shift coverage to maintain basic systems operation. Complete minor repairs to other building components affecting guest services. Identify and suggest solutions for fixing potential life/safety issues, equipment and procedures. Report any problems/concerns to supervisor and/or General Manager (GM). Workplace Attitude, Behavior: Uphold and abide by the policies in the Associate Handbook for your position. Follow these policies, rules and regulations for the safe and effective overall operation. Must have commitment to company values. Be a good role model and actively seek opportunities to help maintain a positive, respectful and “harassment free” work environment. Report all harassing behavior to a supervisor immediately. Display a professional attitude, demeanor, conduct, and cooperation effort toward guests, peers and management. Be an excellent team player with all departments of the hotel. Regular attendance in conformance with the schedule is essential to the successful performance of this position. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel operation. Please see your department or scheduling manager. Work schedule prescribed by the Chief Engineer. Work overtime when requested and approved. You and your team must accept a role as an ambassador of the property for our guests. You make a major impression upon our guests regarding their stay at our property. Model the right behavior by doing the right thing for our guests. Professionally represent the hotel and property when interacting with guests from the community and industry organizations. Proper uniform is required and maintaining a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per policy. Must comply with department appearance guidelines. Attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. Channel guest comments or unsatisfactory reports to the Chief Engineer on duty. Communicate shift/daily operations information, business needs, repair and equipment needs to the Management Team

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED. Some college preferred.
Maintenance experience preferred. Other established work record also preferred.
Valid Class C (or as state requires) driver’s license preferred to assist in van shuttles, as needed.
Pool, CPR Certification preferred, or to be obtained after employment.
Read and write numbers and basic English, to record meters and interpret work order requests.
Handle stressful situations involving life/safety emergencies.
Communicate effectively with other employees and guests.
Follow instructions and perform job functions in a timely manner.
Learn to and apply training of hazardous chemicals.
Possess interpersonal skills including a friendly personality.
Exercise good judgment, is reliable and honest.
Walk and stand on feet for long periods of time up to entire shift (8 hours).
Independent lifting of loads up to 100 pounds and combined lifting in excess of 100 pounds.
Push or pull equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Lift, bend, crouch/stoop, climb, walk, stand, reach and twist.
Climb ladder and use lift up to 40 feet in height for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness, chemical treatment and documentation of swimming pool and spa.
Perform and assist in the assignment and completion of preventative and facility maintenance work orders/repairs.
Complete lease area work orders, as applicable.
Maintain and assist in cleanliness of mechanical equipment rooms and maintenance shop.
Knowledgeable of the alarm system; location of smoke detectors, alarms and sprinkler shut off valves.
Maintain a safe facility by policing grounds, walks, parking lots, and taking appropriate action when hazards exist.
Utilize basic knowledge of mechanical repairs, methods and practices to complete daily assigned preventative and corrective work orders to guest rooms and public spaces.
Assist all staff in completion of assigned projects, as directed.
Perform seasonal work; ice and snow removal of parking lot, sidewalks, and grounds clean-up.
Assist in start-up/off of water irrigation system.
Respond to fire alarm system activation, relaying information to responding emergency personnel, and to other staff.
Take appropriate action to resolve situation quickly.
Keep Chief Engineer and GM informed of any problems that develop on shift and of corrective actions necessary.
Follow proper procedure regarding key control and paid out procedures.
Assist Housekeeping with room mattress rotation.
Comply with all safety, OSHA standards and procedures, and all performance standards for department and property.
Use proper “Lock Out – Tag Out” safety procedures when maintaining any equipment.
Keep immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems, or unusual matters of significance.
Bring these items to his/her attention to allow prompt corrective action, when appropriate.
Report all suspicious persons, actions, or hazardous conditions.
All other duties as assigned.