Engineer - Hotel

Overview: 

The Engineer repairs and maintains facility buildings and equipment. He/she repairs include building and room renovation, plumbing, painting, sheetrock work, electrical, and carpentry. This position also may require the completion of custodial work as necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain timelines and work schedule in accordance with the preventive 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 preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Executive Housekeeper and Front Office.
• Perform electrical work orders: a) Replace light switches. b) Reset circuit breakers. c) Replace wall plug receptacles. d) Replace fluorescent light ballast. e) Replace electrical solenoid valve. f) Replace small motors. g) Use test equipment; multimeter, voltage tester, amp probe.
• Perform plumbing work orders: a) Unplug sinks, toilets, garbage disposals and drain lines. b) Repair or replace valves, gate, globe, ball, solenoid valves. c) Replace washer, gaskets, vacuum breakers, toilet seals. d) Work with different types of pipe including conduit, copper, black, cast iron and pipe hangers.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance work orders: a) Monitor and maintain all laundry and dry cleaning equipment. b) Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment. c) Maintain guestrooms using Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program Punch List. d) Change air-conditioning filters every month. e) Check HVAC equipment; change filters, belts, bearings and lubricate as necessary. Also check for unusual noise or vibration, adjusting as necessary. f) Change or repair locks as needed. g) Cut and mark keys for guestroom key inventory. h)
• 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 preventive maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area to include: a) inventories b) requisition (receipt and storage) c) 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 any assigned keys.
• Work flexible hours and schedule: weekdays, weeknights, weekends.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:High school diploma or GED preferred. One (1) to three (3) years of engineering/maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel setting.  Must have: General knowledge and experience in repairing and maintaining facility buildings and equipment; room renovation, plumbing, painting, sheetrock work, electrical, and carpentry.  Excellent verbal and written communication, public relations and telephone skills.  LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Must be able to communicate orally and written in English.

To apply: 

1. go to http://www.crestlinehotels.com
2. click on EMPLOYMENT
3. click on VIEW OUR CURRENT LISTING OF JOB OPPORTUNITIES
4. go to LOCATION and select: US-VA-Newport News
5. go to CATEGORY and select position interested in
6. go to HOTEL NAME and select Newport News Marriott at City Center
7. go to POSITION TYPE and select one
8. click on SEARCH
9. click on position interested in, review position description and hit APPLY
10. An email and password is required in order to apply for any positions.  If you do not have an email, the following are free e-mail providers: http://mail.aol.com, http://mail.google.com, http://mail.yahoo.com

Newport News Marriott at City Center

740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606

http://www.crestlinehotels.com

EOE/AA