Preventative Maintenance Engineer

Azul Hospitality•Palm Springs, CA

2d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Preventative Maintenance Engineer performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs in guest rooms, meeting rooms, public spaces, and hotel facilities in accordance with hotel guidelines. The work includes inspecting, cleaning, repairing, and refurbishing room furnishings and equipment, as well as maintaining plumbing, electrical, HVAC, kitchen, laundry, pool, and other systems. The role responds to guest needs, alarms, hazards, and maintenance issues; follows safety procedures; and keeps work areas clean. Staff may be assigned other duties, cross-training, varying schedules, and required training sessions or meetings based on hotel needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of experience in general building trades.
English fluency and ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary workplace language.
Good verbal and written communication skills and excellent customer-relations skills.
Detail orientation and strong organizational skills.
Basic computer and computational skills.
Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong issue-resolution and analytical skills.
Ability to handle varied situations, respond quickly to emergencies, and make decisions that may involve significant expenditures or others' safety.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and design plans for all trades.
Strong general mechanical ability and knowledge of the safe use of hand tools, power tools, and other repair materials.
Ability to provide and maintain a valid driver's license, as the position may require operating motorized and electric vehicles.
Ability to work with internal and external customers with patience, tact, and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally and pushing or pulling carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Technical building maintenance experience in a commercial setting.
A trade license, such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or carpentry.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance in guest rooms, meeting rooms, and public spaces, including replacing ceiling tiles and light bulbs and patching vinyl.
Perform minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other maintenance using hand tools.
Maintain guest rooms by inspecting and flipping mattresses and box springs, assembling bed frames, cleaning behind and underneath furniture, spot-cleaning carpets and upholstery, dusting, touching up paint and furniture, checking room hardware and appliances, replacing light fixtures, and inspecting and repairing grout and caulking.
Perform minor repairs such as tightening toilet seats, changing light bulbs, and patching holes in walls.
Perform preventive maintenance on ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen and laundry equipment, HVAC systems, guest rooms, meeting rooms, swimming pool, and hot tub.
Repair plumbing and laundry equipment, maintain exhaust fans and supply systems, monitor energy conservation, and replace air-conditioner filters.
Repair vacuum cleaners and other small equipment upon request.
Refurbish and, when needed, paint or finish guest-room furniture and fixtures, including cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, and counters.
Follow up immediately on alarms, determine their location and cause, assess emergency status, and report findings to the Front Desk.
Respond to guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner.
Report suspicious occurrences, hazardous conditions, maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, and injuries.
Maintain clean work areas and follow safe work practices, including using the lockout/tagout system before maintenance work.
Notify management when major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, or ventilation equipment are needed.
Assist with guest inquiries, follow company and safety and security policies, and complete required safety training and certifications.
Perform other duties or cross-training as directed by managers or supervisors.
Maintain required grooming standards, regular attendance, and attendance at scheduled training sessions and meetings.