Maintenance Engineer (AM/PM, Part Time) Free Parking!

Sage Hospitality • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer carries a portable radio and stays in communication with the central base station, responding to engineering service calls with priority given to guest requests. The role maintains hotel equipment efficiently and safely, performs preventive maintenance and repairs, and monitors engineering functions when the full engineering staff is unavailable, including evenings and weekends. The position also responds to emergencies, inspects the property, maintains equipment and work areas, and completes maintenance documentation and work orders.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent trade school, with special courses in building maintenance and construction.
• At least 6 months of successful experience in an equal or similar position.
• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment, and perform carpentry, repair, construction, and renovation work.
• Ability to maintain logs and records.
• Professional presentation and ability to work in a team atmosphere and make independent decisions.
• Ability to hear portable radios, fire alarms, machinery, and guests; inspect and maintain equipment; and respond by portable radio to the base station and guests.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry frequently; bend and kneel frequently; remain fully mobile to respond quickly to emergencies; and potentially stand continuously.
• Ability to climb approximately 90 stairs (20% of an 8-hour period) and ladders of approximately 8 feet (10% of an 8-hour period).
• Driving a company pickup truck or snow plow may be necessary for approximately 10% of the time, or 100% during a snow emergency.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to drive a pickup truck and snow removal equipment, if required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and handle guest requests courteously, efficiently, and safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical systems, and guest rooms.
• Monitor and maintain engineering functions when the full engineering staff is unavailable, such as on weekends and evenings.
• Respond to emergencies, including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters, and power failures, and notify appropriate authorities.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings, maintain logs for the next shift, and document parts used and parts needed for purchase.
• Handle elevator breakdowns.
• Maintain records for the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and Request Program.
• Complete work order request forms daily and promptly.
• Report unsafe conditions to leadership.

Benefits

• Fun and exciting work environment
• Competitive health and welfare plans
• Discounted room rates for Choice and Sage properties
• Negotiated corporate discounts on home insurance, movie tickets, flowers, and more
• Community-oriented

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED