Overnight Engineer

HEI Hotels and Resorts • Parsippany, NJ

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About The Position

The Overnight Engineer maintains building-related systems and the building envelope to help ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. The role supports compliance with engineering standards, preventive maintenance programs and procedures, standard operating procedures, company values, and applicable building, fire, and health codes. The engineer also helps maintain the building complex as energy-efficiently as possible and looks for opportunities to save energy.

This position performs and assists with preventive maintenance and repairs throughout the hotel, including guest rooms, building systems, equipment, the pool, and the exterior. It requires five overnight shifts from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The work includes exposure to extreme temperatures, operation of heavy machinery, and routine lifting of 25 to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification, and/or experience in building-related trades in at least one of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry.
• Ability to climb, read, stand, and walk, and routinely lift 25 to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to receive instructions and communicate progress on work assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences, including supervisors, coworkers, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventive maintenance and complete work orders, including replacing ceiling tiles and light bulbs and patching vinyl, to maintain the hotel and product quality.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance assignments, such as room care.
• Assist with checking electrical systems, including air-conditioning controls, television sets, and lighting systems, and make minor repairs or replacements.
• Assist with routine repairs and major repairs of hotel equipment, including small appliances, kitchen and laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools, and plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Service the hotel pool by adjusting chemicals, cleaning filters, completing maintenance request forms, and recording logs.
• Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal, including snow removal, lawn care, painting, and gardening.
• Refurbish and, when needed, paint or finish furniture and fixtures in guest rooms, including cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, and counters.
• Move furniture and fixtures throughout the building.
• Respond courteously to guest questions, complaints, and requests to support guest satisfaction.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free membership to the Atlantis Sports Club.
• Complimentary meal in the cafeteria during the work day.
• Attendance at the annual Summer Jam Family Picnic and Holiday Party.
• Medical insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Dental insurance through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Vision insurance through EyeMed.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday programs.
• Pet insurance through the ASPCA.
• Supplemental, spousal, and child life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability plans.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds.
• Discounts through the YouDecide and Hotel Room Discount programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed