Preventative Maintenance Engineer

Hilton New Orleans Airport • Kenner, LA

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About The Position

Maintains the guest rooms, public space and back of the house areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and masonry to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Basic English language communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with coworkers fully comprehend job assignments and perform accurate simple arithmetic functions.
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate.

Nice To Haves

• CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect guestrooms, public space and back of the house for areas to repair, touch up or replace.
• Repairs, or replace items such as light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall coverings, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous items.
• Assists other department team members in the systematic application of the preventive maintenance program.
• Makes records of repairs made, or areas needing further attention.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.
• Reports major repairs and items that cannot be repaired to the dispatcher for further action and if necessary, place a room out of order.
• Due to the nature of the business the individual may be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.
• Depending on business needs, Preventive Maintenance Engineer may be assigned Shift Engineers' duties and tasks and scheduled to work shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED