Baltimore Hilton Garden Inn - Engineer 1 Part-Time

remingtonhotelscareers; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Remington Hotels is seeking a skilled maintenance engineer to operate central HVAC and mechanical systems, including electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment, in a hotel environment. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure safety procedures are followed.

The role requires experience with hotel engineering, ability to read blueprints, and strong communication. You will train junior engineers and respond to calls as priorities, maintaining thorough logs and MSDS

Qualifications

• Experience with hotel engineering including HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building construction.
• Vocational training or degree and relevant certifications where required.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate central HVAC and mechanical systems safely according to procedures.
• Repair and maintain kitchen, laundry, refrigeration, boiler and plumbing systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic problems quickly and cost-effectively.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on an ongoing basis.
• Maintain fire safety equipment and emergency procedures.
• Respond to HVAC or room calls as a priority and document logs.
• Provide training to other team members and follow MSDS guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Commercial kitchen equipment

Boilers & gas distribution

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

MSDS & safety compliance

Read blueprints & schematics

Communication skills

MS Office / Microsoft Suite

Team training & mentoring

Education

Vocational training / Associate degree

Certification / apprenticeship

Tools

Blueprints & schematics

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely operate central HVAC equipment and mechanical equipment using sound engineering practices and specified corporate operating procedures.


• Accurately and efficiently repair and maintain food production and related kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, ice machines and refrigeration systems, boilers and plumbing systems and all electrical and natural gas distribution systems.


• Trouble-shoot electrical and pneumatic problems and repair them as quickly and economically as possible.


• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on an on-going basis.


• Be familiar with and maintain all fire safety equipment operations and implement emergency procedures when required.


• Respond to any HVAC calls or room calls as a priority.


• Produce accurate logs, charts and preventive maintenance forms.


• Provide training to other team members, specifically Engineer II and Engineer III.


• Follow direction given in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and perform work in a safe and efficient manner.


• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction


• Vocational training, associate’s degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required


• Understand and efficiently maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems.


• Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown.


• Good communication skills, both verbal and written


• High work ethic and self-initiative


• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite


• Regular attendance according to established guidelines


• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property


• Must possess basic computational ability


• Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks and priorities, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions, including in high pressure situations


• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times


• Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense emotional situations


• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve issues, and be experienced in decision making


• Ability to participate in, and lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings


• Understanding and adherence to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents, as well as hotel safety procedures

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment.


• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)


• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.


• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.


• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).


• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).


• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.