Overnight Engineer in Miami, Florida at G Employment Services Inc

Job Title Overnight Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

The Overnight Engineer II - Maintenance Technician is a skilled professional specializing in plumbing, HVAC, and electricity, equivalent to the Engineer II role. This position holds the unique responsibility of working alone during the overnight shift, ensuring the security and functionality of the building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks for plumbing, kitchen, HVAC, and electrical systems during the overnight shift.
• Conduct routine visual inspections of buildings and grounds, promptly reporting and addressing any identified issues.
• Operate and maintain hotel mechanical systems such as domestic water system, hot water systems, chilled water systems, pool systems.
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests during the overnight hours efficiently.
• Manage inventory of supplies and equipment related to plumbing, HVAC, and electrical maintenance.
• Maintain a set of personal tools required for the Maintenance Technician position.
• Ensure a clean work area and keep tools and equipment in good working order.
• Adhere to company policy and management instructions.
• Perform duties according to Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) standards and company safety policies.
• Seek opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• Adhere to a professional appearance standard and wear the required uniform.
• Work alone during the overnight shift, handling maintenance responsibilities independently.
• May be available to work on an on-call basis.
• Performing routine preventive maintenance on guest rooms and building equipment, repairing, or replacing broken or defective parts and fixtures, performing preventative maintenance services on systems and equipment, assisting with any other maintenance needs at the building as needed
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency with common tools and experience in unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair tasks related to plumbing, HVAC, and electricity.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions.
• Thorough and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions during the overnight shift.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• A degree from a four-year university is desired but not mandatory.
• Relevant experience in maintenance combined with degrees from a two-year university is acceptable.
• Previous experience as a hotel engineer is preferred or comparable maintenance experience at an establishment such as an apartment complex or office building.
• Basic computer skills including Internet, e-mail, MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Word

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, memos, and reports.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Strong ability to apply critical thinking and common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Proficiency in problem-solving involving complex variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen.
• The employee frequently is required to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull items that weigh up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This job is performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect inside and outside areas of the property location and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

The above job description describes the primary duties and qualifications for this position. The company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and other duties as necessary.

The candidate for this position is an at-will employee and subject to termination with or without cause or notice.