Residential Duty Engineer

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Washington, DC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Residential Engineer diagnoses, provides service and repairs to residential common area equipment including electrical, plumbing, steam, gas, fire & safety, HVAC refrigeration, interior repairs, paint and decorating. Additionally, they respond to inquiries and work orders in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner to achieve maximum Residential satisfaction while complying with all Four Seasons’ guidelines and policies.

Requirements

• Fluent in English, reading and writing
• Secondary education or equivalent experience
• Experience required by position is from 1 to 2 years of employment in the related position with Four Seasons or other organization
• Requires a working technical knowledge of general building maintenance
• Working knowledge is generally learned on-the-job or through a series of professional certifications
• Ability to work all shifts
• Good verbal and written communication skills is required.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse team of employees, homeowners, visitors, and vendors
• Computer skills including typing/word processing experience and the ability to work off devices and computer programs
• Able to work with minimal supervision and be pro-active in their approach to problem resolution
• Able to lift 20-50lbs regularly
• Able to work while standing or walking for most of the shift

Responsibilities

• Identify and perform repairs of equipment including motors, starters, breakers, chillers DOAS units and associated equipment throughout the entire building
• Perform a variety of building maintenance duties including painting and wallpapering, window installation and repair, floor treatment and repair, door hanging and repairing, and exterior wall surfaces
• Perform a variety of carpentry duties as assigned including repairing walls, doors and trim; furniture repairs, lockers, gate locks and fences
• Replace burned out and defective fluorescent tubes and light bulbs; replace burned out ballasts, broken light switches, duplex receptacles, plates, and other plug receptacles
• Repair bathroom plumbing; replace or repair leaking faucets and damaged vanity sinks; unclog toilets, shower and sink drains
• Maintain heating and refrigeration units, replace filters and clean vents; repair coolers
• Clean all stations in Engineering, grease traps, plumbing stoppages and maintain an organized department
• Maintenance and separation of refuse and trash chute and corresponding areas
• Implement and handle preventative maintenance of all equipment and update appropriate logs
• Respond to residents’ calls regarding maintenance of units and equipment in units or common areas in a timely manner
• Respond to all emergency conditions such as fires, power failures, etc.

Benefits

• $33/hr- $38/hr and a comprehensive benefits package
• Market-leading pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Savings Plan)
• Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary uniforms and dry cleaning for business clothing
• Employee Meals allowance per shift
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED