Maintenance Engineer - Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport

Remington Hotels • Romulus, MI

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About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer efficiently and safely operates central HVAC and mechanical equipment using sound engineering practices and specified corporate operating procedures. The role repairs and maintains food production and related kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, ice machines, refrigeration systems, boilers, plumbing systems, and electrical and natural gas distribution systems. It troubleshoots electrical and pneumatic problems and performs ongoing preventive and predictive maintenance.

Previous hotel engineering experience is required, including experience with HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, commercial kitchen equipment, and general building construction. The position calls for vocational training, an associate's degree, certification, and/or apprenticeship in one or more relevant areas, as well as state certification or licensure where required. The engineer must understand and maintain advanced building systems, read blueprints and technical documentation, communicate well, and demonstrate a strong work ethic and initiative.

The physical requirements include occasional standing and walking; frequent fine motor work and use of hands and fingers; occasional bending, reaching, carrying, and lifting or moving 10–25 pounds; visual ability to read screens and printed materials; and the ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Requirements

• Previous hotel engineering experience, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and general building construction experience.
• Vocational training, an associate's degree, certification, and/or apprenticeship in one or more relevant areas.
• State certification or licensure where required.
• Ability to understand and efficiently maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical parts breakdowns.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High work ethic and self-initiative.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate central HVAC and mechanical equipment efficiently and safely according to sound engineering practices and corporate operating procedures.
• Repair and maintain food production and related kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, ice machines, refrigeration systems, boilers, plumbing systems, and electrical and natural gas distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic problems and repair them as quickly and economically as possible.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on an ongoing basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree