Maintenance Engineer

DRIFTWOOD HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT•Miami, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for preventative maintenance and repairs of the hotel’s mechanical and electrical systems and equipment, as well as general maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant, furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), grounds, and swimming pool. The role includes troubleshooting hotel systems, completing scheduled preventative maintenance, and maintaining the building’s exterior. The hotel operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so operational demands may require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week. The position requires following company, safety, security, fire-prevention, and emergency procedures; using protective equipment; reporting unsafe conditions and incidents; maintaining a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance; and assisting other Engineering personnel or performing related duties as requested by a supervisor or manager. The employer may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

Knowledge of maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry work.
Basic mechanical aptitude for operating and repairing hotel equipment.
Ability to recognize potential safety hazards and security problems and act accordingly.
Ability and willingness to follow hotel policies and procedures, including appearance and grooming, safety, security, key control, and emergency procedures.
Skills in several areas such as HVAC, electrical work, carpentry, drywall, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems and equipment.
Skill in using basic hand and electric tools; familiarity with parts and materials.
Education, training, or experience equivalent to high school graduation that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; a high school diploma is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of the layout of the building, sleeping rooms, and function rooms.
Ability to deal effectively with internal and external customers, using patience, tact, and diplomacy when needed.
Ability to listen effectively and to speak, read, and write English clearly.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible, efficient, and pleasant.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions throughout a shift.
Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet conditions and to stoop, kneel, crawl, and climb on different types of surfaces.
Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders rapidly, including up to 30 feet in the air.
Ability to grasp, lift, and hold tools and to perform tasks requiring good finger dexterity.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and walk significant distances between and within buildings on the property.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in hotel mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC and plumbing, and other equipment.
Perform scheduled preventative maintenance assignments, including room care.
Service the hotel pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; complete maintenance request forms and record logs.
Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal, including lawn care, painting, and gardening.
Follow company policies and procedures, as well as safety, security, fire-prevention, and emergency procedures.
Use protective equipment and report unsafe conditions, accidents, injuries, near-misses, and property damage or loss to a supervisor.
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
Assist other Engineering personnel when needed and perform related duties as requested by a supervisor or manager.