Position Summary

The Cook Hotel Maintenance Engineer II position demonstrates well-rounded mechanical expertise in building maintenance with prior hotel or luxury hospitality experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues with little to no supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
• Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio). Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and shut-offs for buildings. Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Assure each day’s activities and problems that occur are communicated to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
• Display proficiency in any one of the following categories, above average skills in two more of the following categories and basic skills in the remaining categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building management.
• Display solid knowledge and skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and other materials required to perform repair and maintenance tasks. Troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment (e.g., pump and motor replacement), plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical equipment including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items. Program TV's and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related duties. Assist with surface preparation and painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area. Display working knowledge of all engineering computer programs related to preventative maintenance, energy management, and other systems, including devices that interact with such programs. Perform mid-level troubleshooting of hotel Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems.
• Display the ability to train and mentor other engineers (e.g., Engineer I). Display ability to perform Engineer on Duty responsibilities, including readings and rounds.

Minimum Qualifications

• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• High School diploma or equivalent and vocational or technical background.
• Related Work Experience: Experience in general maintenance, exterior and interior surface preparation, and painting.
• License or Certification: Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Teamwork oriented, assisting in an overall team effort.
• Possess basic knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
• Knowledge of basic audio/visual equipment.
• Must be motivated and able to work independently; must be organized and able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Possess effective verbal communication skills; ability to engage with customers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Be part of a team that feels like home!

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Must be able to bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas. Must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions. Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to 50 pounds independently and 100 pounds with assistance. Rare or regular travel may be required to attend training classes, business meetings, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position. Must be able to "take call" during evenings and weekends. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.