Watch Engineer

MCR Hotels•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Watch Engineer inspects, repairs, and maintains HVAC, air quality control, and refrigeration equipment. Maintain and conduct daily inspections of the mechanical facilities. Monitor and control property temperature. Monitor and analyze energy and utilities usage. Calibrate all controls, gauges, meters, and other equipment. Assemble, install, test, repair, and maintain electrical systems or electronic wiring. Assemble, install, and maintain pipe assemblies, fittings, valves, etc. Perform routine pool and spa maintenance.

Requirements

EPA Universal Certification
HVAC Certification - FDNY Refrigeration Engineer Q01 qualification
Ability to reach overhead and below the knees
Ability to move in confined or elevated spaces
Ability to move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces
Ability to move up and down stairs, service ramps and ladders
Ability to grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight
Move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing more than 100 pounds with assistance
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pound without assistance
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift
A can-do attitude and a hands-on approach
A flexible schedule that allows availability days, nights, holidays, and weekends based on the demands of the hotel

Responsibilities

Identify and correct unsafe work procedures or conditions and report them
Complete appropriate safety training and certifications to perform work tasks
Use proper equipment, wear appropriate personal protective clothing (PPE), and employ correct lifting procedures, as necessary to avoid injury
Follow policies and procedures for the safe operation and storage of tools, equipment, and machines.
Follow company and department safety and security policies and procedures to ensure a clean, safe, and secure environment
Follow Hazardous Material Management Program procedures for handling and disposing of chemicals, fertilizer, pesticides, blood borne pathogens, etc., including using Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary materials and information
Ensure uniform, nametags, and personal appearance are clean, hygienic, professional
Welcome and acknowledge each guest with a smile, eye contact, and a friendly verbal greeting, using the guest's name when possible
Address guests' service needs in a professional, positive, and timely manner
Aid individuals with disabilities, including assisting visually, hearing, or physically impaired individuals within guidelines (e.g., escorting them when requested, using words to explain actions, writing directions on paper, moving objects out of the way, or offering access to Braille or TDD phones)
Speak to guests and co-workers using clear, appropriate, and professional language
Aid coworkers when needed
Exchange information with other employees using electronic devices
Develop and maintain positive and productive working relationships with other team members and departments
Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines
Removal of snow and maintenance of ice management if needed
Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work
Ensure that all flammable materials are stored in OSHA and EPA approved containment devices
Repair miscellaneous gas, electric, and steam appliances, including kitchen equipment
Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication
Install and maintain appliances, electronics, and equipment
Report any serious maintenance problems, unusual findings, or safety hazards
Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment
Monitor and control property temperature to ensure guest comfort
Test batteries in generators, fire pump, emergency lighting, UPS, etc.
Comply with the life safety checklist, including completing the fire-pump run test and generator run test in accordance with local jurisdictions and company policies
Conduct daily inspections of the property's mechanical plant to ensure optimum operating conditions and prevent unnecessary down time or mechanical interruption of operations
Assist in training mechanical level and other departmental hires on equipment, policies, and procedures
Monitor and analyze energy and utilities usage in the property and on grounds using energy management computer software according to company policies, including the efficiency of boiler, chiller, cooling tower, and lighting
Maintain proper maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed
Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions
Record information for unfinished calls into “pass-on logbook” prior to shift change
Track status of open maintenance issues using computer software, logbook, etc.
Coordinate with, monitor, and supervise outside vendors to resolve large-scale engineering problems
Provide support to vendors on property such as pest control or holiday decorators
Inspect, repair, and maintain HVAC, air quality control, and refrigeration equipment (e.g., boilers, chillers, and air handling units/controls), including charging refrigeration systems, replacing air filters, and cleaning coils
Test and record boiler, condenser, and open/closed loop systems water quality and take any necessary corrective action such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners
Monitor and inspect boiler equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions, and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely
Fire gas- or oil-fed boilers using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps