Engineer I

Full-Time

Engineer I

Overview

Engineer Class 1 is the highest-level engineering position responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the hotel's physical plant, building systems, equipment, and guest facilities.

This position serves as a senior technical authority and working leader within the Engineering Department. The Class 1 Engineer is expected to independently diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life-safety, building, and equipment issues; lead major repairs and preventive-maintenance activities; assist in directing engineering staff; and ensure the hotel operates to the highest standards of safety, reliability, guest comfort, regulatory compliance, and energy efficiency.

Engineer Class 1 must demonstrate advanced technical knowledge, sound judgment, leadership ability, and the capability to respond effectively to emergencies and critical building-system failures.

Pay Rate: $24 -$28 per hour, based on experience

Responsibilities

Engineering Operations:

• Maintain and operate hotel mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, water, fire/life-safety, and building systems.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

• Identify the root cause of equipment and building-system failures and implement appropriate corrective action.

• Monitor critical building systems and respond promptly to alarms, failures, and operational issues.

• Perform inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, mechanical rooms, and building systems.

• Maintain hotel equipment and facilities in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and hotel standards.

• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to guests and hotel operations.

Advanced Technical Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot complex electrical circuits, motors, controls, pumps, compressors, HVAC systems, boilers, water systems, and other building equipment.

• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and control-system problems using appropriate testing equipment and technical documentation.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and building-system documentation.

• Perform or oversee complex repairs and equipment installations.

• Determine when specialized contractors or outside service providers are required and provide technical oversight of their work.

• Assist with capital projects, renovations, equipment replacements, and major engineering improvements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in hotel engineering, building maintenance, facilities maintenance, commercial property maintenance, or a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and repair complex equipment.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, diagnostic equipment, and other engineering equipment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in time-sensitive situations.
• Ability to lead and mentor less-experienced engineering personnel.

Preferred:

• Hotel engineering or hospitality facilities experience.
• Technical certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or refrigeration.
• Boiler, chiller, BAS/BMS, generator, fire/life-safety, or refrigeration experience.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis ofany protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.