Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Hotel Maintenance Engineer
Position Purpose
Maintains the guest rooms, public space and back of the house areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and masonry to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.

The Benefits Of Being Part Of OUR Family

• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid personal time off
• Leadership and Management Training Programs
• 401K Retirement Plan
• A PATH for your future
• Discounted room rates
• A FUN PLACE TO WORK
• Access to voluntary benefits, including discount in pet insurance, cell phones, Travel & Entertainment and Health & Wellness programs.

Example Of Duties Essential Functions
Average Percent of Time

• 35 % Inspect guestrooms, public space and back of the house for areas to repair, touch up or replace.
• 35 % Repairs, or replace items such as light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall coverings, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous items.
• 15 % Assists other department team members in the systematic application of the preventive maintenance program.
• 5 % Makes records of repairs made, or areas needing further attention.

Supportive Functions
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.

• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.
• Reports major repairs and items that cannot be repaired to the dispatcher for further action and if necessary, place a room out of order.
• Due to the nature of the business the individual may be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor, such as water proofing, shop clean up and labeling of hazardous materials.

Physical Requirements
Frequency Key:

Never – 0 hours; Rare – up to 1 hour; Occasional – 1-3 hours; Frequent – 3-6 Hours; Constant – 6-8 hours

Physical Activity Frequency

• Sitting: Rare
• Walking / Standing: Constant
• Climbing stairs: Occasional
• Crouching/Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Reaching: Frequent
• Grasping: Frequent
• Pushing/Pulling: Constant up to 100 lbs.
• Near Vision: Constant
• Far Vision: Constant
• Hearing: Constant
• Talking: Occasional
• Smell: Constant
• Lifting/Carrying(# lbs.): Frequent Up to 50 lbs.
• Travel: Never

Other Duties
Assimilate into JL Hospitality Management culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of our vision statement and core values. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards. Our past and future success relies completely on our commitment to service and teamwork. We are all responsible to each other in following the policies and procedures set forth by the Company. The focus of each associate is to Exceed Guest Expectations resulting in loyal guests who will return again and again.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by JL Hospitality Management from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Associates with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Safety Requirements
OSHA laws require the use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety:

• Latex and / or rubber gloves
• Safety glasses
• Safety belts
• Gloves, protective work boots, hard hat, as needed
• Closed toe with rubber soles

Associates will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE. The hotel provides the required PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

Exposures: In this job you will be exposed to cleaning chemicals, vibrations, humidity, cold, heat, dust, and noise.

Upon employment, all team members are required to fully comply with JL Hospitality

Management rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities. Team members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Basic English language communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with co- workers fully comprehend job assignments and perform accurate simple arithmetic functions.

QUALIFYING STANDARDS
EDUCATION
High School graduate or equivalent preferred but not necessary

Experience
Basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES
Ability to obtain any government required license or certificate. CPR certification and/or First Aid training preferred.

GROOMING/UNIFORMS
All associates must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance. Specific uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained to you as a part of the orientation process. Hotel issued nametags are a part of the uniform and must be worn at all times by both uniformed as well as nonuniformed associates. It is important for our guests to be able to identify us by name. Nametags should be worn on the right side of the uniform unless otherwise required by brand standards.

Notice
The hospitality business functions seven (7) days a week, twenty-four hours a day. In addition, this is a hospitality business and a hospitable service atmosphere must be projected at all times.

Upon employment, all associates are required to fully comply with JL Hospitality Management rules and regulations for the safe and efficient operation of hotel facilities.

JL Hospitality Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. JL Hospitality Management, LLC does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.