Job description
REPORTS TO: Chief Engineer and General Maintenance Supervisor.
SUPERVISES: N/A.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Engineering workshop, all areas of the hotel. Working on stepladders.
Job involves working:
- under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold).
- under variable noise levels.
- outdoors/indoors.
- around fumes and/or odor hazards.
- around dust and/or mite hazards.
- around chemicals.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal: Engineering and other hotel staff.
External: Hotel guests and visitors, vendors/suppliers, outside contractors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
- Minimum 2 years experience as a commercial electrician.
- Working knowledge of all electrical supplies and equipment.
- Knowledge of proper chemical handling and disposal methods.
- Working knowledge of:
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- health codes.
- electrical codes.
- national/local fire codes.
- local mechanical codes.
- blue prints and wiring schematics.
- power and hand tools, meters, etc., as they relate to the technical trades.
- Fluency in job-related English, both verbal and written.
- Provide legible communication and directions.
- Compute mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).
- Ability to:
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- interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
- be well-organized and follow instructions.
- focus attention on details.
- operate high reach lifts.
- prioritize tasks and comply with deadlines for work assignments.
- be a clear thinker and perform well under pressure work assignments.
- work and perform job functions with minimal supervision.
- work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
- understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures (for example: fire, crowd control, inclement weather, and bomb threats).
- utilize communication equipment (for example: telephones, radios, and beepers).
- satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner. In addition, be able to direct/escort guests to various facilities and functions within the hotel.
- read, write and count effectively and understand diagrams.
- work with chemicals.
- maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- adhere to Peabody grooming standards.
- exemplify Peabody Service Excellence®.
Desirable:
- High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.
- Certification or completion of seminars for specialized training.
- Ability to perform basic carpentry skills.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Essential:
- Remain in stationary position for 8 hours throughout work shift.
- Ability to push and/or pull loaded two-wheel or four-wheel carts weighing approximately 200 pounds.
- Ability to:
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- constantly lift and move approximately 50 pounds, including setting and storing in overhead areas.
- bend, squat, kneel, climb (including ladders and stairs), reach and crawl in confined spaces continuously.
- operate and control electrical/mechanical equipment (for example: meters, switchgear, boilers, pumps, chillers).
- stand and walk on a continuous basis, and run as warranted.
- work in temperature extremes.
- safely operate a motor vehicle at all times.
- hear guest voices through a door.
- understand and operate emergency equipment (for example: fire extinguishers, wheel chairs, respirators).
Desirable:
- Ability to work in a team environment and cooperate with all departments.
- Attention to detail in every aspect of maintenance repairs to the facility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
- Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
- Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
- Receive daily work assignments from Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer/General Maintenance Supervisor and review priorities and special projects.
- Organize materials, tools and equipment to perform daily assignments.
- Maintain timelines and work schedule in accordance with the preventative maintenance program.
- Check work orders and night report for any problems. Make rounds checking these problem areas and note any information needed or safety concerns in the hotel.
- Schedule work in accordance with preventative maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Executive Housekeeper and Front Office.
- Perform following electrical work orders:
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- Replace light switches.
- Reset circuit breakers.
- Replace wall plug receptacles.
- Replace fluorescent light ballast.
- Replace electrical solonial valve.
- Replace small motors.
- Use test equipment; olumeter, voltage tester, amp probe.
- Perform following plumbing work orders:
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- Unplug sinks, toilets, garbage disposals and drain lines.
- Repair or replace valves, gate, globe, ball and solonial valves.
- Replace washer, gaskets, vacuum breakers and toilet seals.
- Work with different types of pipe including conduit, copper, black, cast iron and pipe hangers.
- Perform such Preventive Maintenance work orders:
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- Monitor and maintain all laundry and dry cleaning equipment.
- Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment.
- Maintain guestrooms using Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program Punch List.
- Change air-conditioning filters every 3 months.
- Check HVAC equipment; change filters, belts, bearings and lubricate as necessary. Also check for unusual noise or vibration, adjusting as necessary.
- Change or repair locks as needed.
- Check and test-run emergency generator weekly.
- Perform general maintenance to guestrooms and public areas.
- Assist electrician, carpenter, plumber and painter in all phases of repair work.
- Assist other engineering personnel as instructed by supervisor in regards to routine and preventative maintenance.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area to include:
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- inventories.
- requisition (receipt and storage).
- trash removal and clean up.
- Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools.
- Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces.
- Ensure security of all assigned keys.
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist with any special projects assigned.
- Assist with Rooms maintenance, which includes replacement of switches, outlets, light bulbs, rewiring of lamps and appliances, caulking bathtubs and showerhead replacement.
- Assume the responsibilities of the Duty Engineer, which includes carrying the pager, conducting rounds and checking building equipment.
- Attend designated department and staff meetings.
- Recommend energy saving ideas.
- Recommend safety ideas; participate in fire prevention and other life safety programs.
- Wipe down walls, clean and paint as needed.
- Build storage bins, shelves, etc.
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests.
A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.
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