Engineer at Fordson Hotel – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Join our dynamic hospitality team as a Hotel Engineer, where your technical expertise will ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of our hotel facilities. We are committed to providing a comfortable and safe environment for our guests and staff, and your skills will be vital in achieving this goal. If you have a passion for facility management and problem-solving, we invite you to become a key part of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on all hotel systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment

- Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and staff, ensuring minimal disruption

- Troubleshoot and repair equipment and systems to ensure optimal performance

- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections

- Coordinate with vendors and contractors for specialized repairs and upgrades

- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and hotel policies

- Assist in the planning and implementation of facility improvement projects

Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven experience in building maintenance, facilities management, or engineering roles

- Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems

- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Excellent communication and organizational skills

- Ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations

- Relevant certifications or licenses (e.g., HVAC certification, electrician license) are preferred

We offer a vibrant work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth. Join us and contribute to creating a welcoming and well-maintained hotel experience for our guests.

DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Essential:

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avion Hospitality standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working (per brand standards).
• Comply at all times with Avion Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
• Train and supervise maintenance Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
• Provide direction the Engineering department as requested by General Manager and/or Property Chief Eng.
• Ensure that all Engineering personnel fulfill their job functions appropriately.
• Follow all hotel and departmental procedures and policies.
• Report emergencies and unusual situations immediately.
• Handle guest room maintenance requests in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation and helpfulness at all times.
• Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Employees must, at all times, be friendly, courteous, and helpful to guests, employees and managers.
• Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include: vinyl repair, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repairs, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, the swimming pool and hot tub.
• Perform plumbing repair, laundry equipment repair, preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request.
• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk with findings.
• Point out and assist with eliminating safety concerns.
• Assist in maintenance of health code requirements for pool and spa.

Marginal:

• Do periodic property tours of garden and exterior perimeter for debris and trash removal; Check the lighting and irrigation periodically.
• Complete all appropriate Engineering forms.
• Assist with the set up of special meeting needs.
• Complete assigned maintenance request forms daily.
• Use proper two way radio etiquette at all times when communicating with other employees.
• Perform any other duties as requested by management.