Founded in 1988, Highgate Hotels is a privately-held hotel management company with national and international investments with headquarters in Dallas, TX. ; New York, NY; Vancouver, Canada and London, England.  The company's is one of the industry's leaders in the management and marketing of a high-quality, dynamic portfolio which includes illustrious hotel brands throughout the United States, Canada and Europe such as Hilton, Westin, Hyatt, Sheraton, Doubletree, Embassy Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Radisson, and Marriott. In addition, Highgate Hotels owns and/or manages a number of distinguished independent hotels including the notable Park Central in New York and the renowned Parc 55 in San Francisco. The company's current portfolio includes over 40 hotels globally, totaling more than 19,000 rooms, each designed to offer unique experiences for astute travelers.
   
Highgate Hotels is a fully integrated hotel company made up of over 10,000 associates worldwide with a corporate staff of over 75 associates in the areas of Operations, Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Revenue Management, Design & Construction, Acquisitions & Development, Finance, Accounting, Tax, and Legal.

The Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the
property is maintained in the best possible condition at
all times with the least amount of inconvenience to
customers and employees.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS



Fundamental Requirements:

? Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change
filters, clean coils, replace motors.
? Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e.
boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air
Conditioning, electrical, etc.).
? Take required readings on equipment.
? Test cooling tower and record readings.
? Replace and program televisions as needed.
? Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and
fixtures.
? Perform furniture repair.
? Replace and repair pumps.
? Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper
pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings,
etc).
? Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring
diagrams.
? Trace and repair all types of water lines.
? Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
? Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
? Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal
codes.
? Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
? Paint designated areas.
? Repair and finish sheet rock.
? Repair all types of wall coverings.
? Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.

Education & Experience:

? High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in
a hotel or a related field required.
? At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel
or related field preferred.
? Trade school and/or College course work in related
field helpful.


Physical requirements:

? Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
? Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force
frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to
lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects


General Requirements

? Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
? Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally
and written, with all level of employees and guests in
an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented
manner.
? Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and
clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
? Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental
functions to meet deadlines.
? Approach all encounters with guests and employees in
an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented
manner.
? Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
? Maintain regular attendance in compliance with
Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling,
which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
? Maintain high standards of personal appearance and
grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and
nametag.
? Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations
to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
? Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify
problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
? Must be effective in handling problems, including
anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving
problems as necessary.
? Must be able to understand and apply complex
information, data, etc. from various sources to meet
appropriate objectives.
? Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related
areas.
? Must be able to maintain confidentiality of
information.
? Must be able to show initiative, including
anticipating guest or operational needs.
? Perform other duties as requested by management.