Cluster Maintenance Engineer

Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs to include guest room calls. Proactively follow specific departmental procedures in performing repairs, maintenance, alterations, and installation work in a safe and clean manner. Determine defects, troubleshoot malfunctions, take necessary corrective action, and record same.

• Ensure the hotel’s maintenance and upkeep standards meet WL, Brand, and Guest standards

• Support Chief Engineer in overseeing and supervising all aspects of the Engineering function of the hotel

• Communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and supervisors

• Make structural repairs to masonry, woodwork and furnishings; patch or replace plaster/plasterboard; paint walls and ceilings; trim, cut and lay flooring (linoleum, tile, carpet, etc.)

• Check fixtures, lighting, and signs for proper operation; maintain an adequate supply of spare parts and light bulbs

• Respond and complete maintenance work orders in a timely manner

• Keep all work areas (shop and guestrooms) neat and orderly

• Remains flexible and responsive to scheduling needs

SKILLS


• Along with the normal carpentry, plumbing, and painting duties, must be capable of operating hand and power tools

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, specifications and operating instructions

• Certified Pool Operator or able to be certified within six months

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Desire to continue to learn and develop in a specific trade area (e.g. electrical, carpentry)

• Basic working knowledge of general maintenance

• Basic working knowledge of HV/AC

• Basic knowledge of safety and security work practices

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook a plus


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE


• High school diploma or equivalent

• One year trade school or equivalent a plus

• Requires minimal technical experience and prior working experience, typically 1-2 years between schooling and field experience in hotels/facilities maintenance