Maintenance Engineer Salary

Meyer Jabara Hotels has distinguished itself as an employer of choice, attracting innovative and talented industry professionals who deliver exceptional results. Our Associates are encouraged to reach their fullest potential by delivering a differentiated experience to our guests and an exceptional bottom-line.

Job Description: We are looking for a dynamic and organized leader to help ensure our hotel is running at an optimum level.

Job Responsibilities:
The Chief Engineer is responsible for surveying, investigating and inspecting the hotel to determine work required for maintenance and improvement, and for the scheduling and follow up of work. Responsible for the maintenance and repair of guest rooms, commercial areas, plumbing, A/C and heating units, ice machines, laundry equipment, refrigeration, kitchen and buffet equipment, pool & spa equipment and elevators. The Chief is responsible to ensure that preventative maintenance is scheduled and performed on all necessary equipment as well as guest rooms.

Job Requirements:
The perfect candidate must possess the following requirements:

1. At least 3-5 years experience in general facilities maintenance; hotel experience is preferred.
2. Good working knowledge of HVAC, Electrical and/or Plumbing fields.
3. Certifications required and good working knowledge of commercial Pool Maintenance.
4. Experience with ongoing preventative maintenance programs.
5. The ability to work as needed, first responder regards to hotel alarm activation.
6. Computer Skills, networking, and hardware.
7. Knowledge of Work Orders or other tracking mechanisms.
8. Hotel Life safety Program administration.
9. OSHA and ADA compliant administration.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. To keep all equipment in good repair with a minimum of downtime by providing day to day maintenance of the hotel.
2. To continually support and improve engineering services that effectively address problems affecting both guests and associates.
3. Administrating compliances regarding: Brand/franchise Life/Safety requirements, Local Ordinances, Fire Safety procedures, Guest/Associate/Building security, Meyer Jabara Hotels Life safety Audits, OSHA standards.
4. To be willing to train and instruct other members of the staff by passing along knowledge and skills to assist them in their development and the advancement of your own.
5. Able to analyze problems and to formulate plans to get work done quickly with a high degree of quality.
6. Language Skills- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules (i.e., Lockout Tagout, JSAs), Safety Awareness information (such as MSDS), operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, keep logs, and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers and associates.

The hotel functions 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All associates must realize this fact and be aware that at times it may be necessary to move associates from their accustomed shifts as business demands. In addition, it is understood that business determines the amount of hours that are worked, and that some weeks may be scheduled at less than 40 hours, and other weeks at more than 40 hours.

The difference between being a good business and an amazing business can be found in the company's footprints made by giving back and serving others. Community relationships matter to the team at Meyer Jabara.