Engineer

J Collection Hotels; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

J Collection Hotels in New Orleans seeks a Maintenance Engineer responsible for both preventative and corrective maintenance of the hotel. Key duties include conducting repairs as needed, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring the pool and spa are well-maintained.

The ideal candidate should have basic computer skills and experience in a maintenance environment, preferably with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical knowledge. A high school diploma is preferred; a college degree and certifications like Certified Pool Operator are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred, Two (2) year college degree preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Experience in a maintenance or construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance as needed.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on hotel guest rooms and equipment.
• Check and maintain pool/spa chemical balance.

Job description

Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the entire hotel, interior and exterior. The Engineer is also responsible for the development, execution and follow-through of the hotel work order system.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform repairs and maintenance as needed or requested by guests, Housekeeping, and/or management. Such duties could consist of HVAC, plumbing and electrical repairs, and furniture replacement and/or repair, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hotel guest rooms per quota, equipment and assets per set schedule.
• Check pool/spa chemical balance, adjusting as needed. Clean pool/spa deck, vacuum pool/spa, back flush filter when needed, and check pool/ spa filter equipment.
• Perform basic upkeep of the grounds’ and hotel’s physical condition including paint, woodwork, wallpaper, plumbing, grout, tile.
• Perform daily walk through, record all meter readings and boiler temperature.
• Provide written details of work performed on work order forms and other documents.
• Record all maintenance request work performed in the log program and return request to proper location on request board or as directed.
• Inform Front Desk and Housekeeping of rooms where work is being performed so they may be put out of order if needed. Will notify Front Desk and Housekeeping when work has been completed.
• Know hotel emergency procedures and where all emergency shut-offs are located. Assist hotel guests when necessary in case of an emergency.

Full job description available upon request.

Requirements

EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalent preferred, Two (2) year college degree preferred. Equivalent work experience or advanced vocational training is a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• Basic computers skills required.
• Experience in a maintenance or construction environment.
• Facility maintenance skills, knowledge of proper chemical handling, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and small appliance repair skills preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• Certified Pool Operator preferred
• 1st Class or 2nd Class license as needed