HOLIDAY INN HOUMA - MAINTENANCE ENGINEER 1

Expotel Hospitality•Houma, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer Level 1 is responsible for monitoring, maintaining and carrying out the preventive maintenance program on the hotel's heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, ensuring that the equipment and property are maintained in the best possible condition at all times and with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience of at least 3 years that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.
At least 3 years' experience as an HVAC mechanic in a complex facility.
Licensed and/or certified in HVAC, refrigerant usage and recovery certification.
Knowledge of HVAC systems, including repair and maintenance, and basic electrical and plumbing skills.
Knowledge of OSHA standards for chemical use.
Skill in the use of hand and power tools (drill, hoisting equipment, reciprocating saw, and pressure washing equipment), dial indicators and testing equipment for air, water balancing and control calibration.
Mathematical skills in the use of a calculator to prepare moderately complex mathematical calculations.
Mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
Good language communication skills in order to communicate with customers and co-workers and to fully understand job assignments and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Able to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and offer assistance with guest problems such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and other general dissatisfaction.
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, including ability to handle guest objections and disputes to satisfactory results.
Must be able to show initiative in job performance, including anticipating what needs to be done before it becomes a necessity.
Must maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
Must be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
Must have the ability to assimilate complex information, data, etc., from disparate sources and consider, adjust or modify to meet the constraints of the particular need
Must be effective at listening-to, understanding, and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
Must be able to work and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

Responsibilities

Make repairs to hotel air-conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (I.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning, electrical, etc.
Take required readings on equipment.
Test cooling tower and record readings.
Replace and program televisions as needed
Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
Perform furniture repair.
Replace and repair pumps.
Perform plumbing repairs (i.e., clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc.).
Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
Trace and repair all type of water lines.
Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
Perform and maintain work to local, state, and federal codes.
Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
Paint designated areas.
Repair and finish sheet rock.
Repair all types of wall coverings.
Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
Attend meetings/training as required by management.
Perform other duties as requested by management.