Engineer | Ft Lauderdale Downtown Courtyard

Shaner Hotels; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Hotels in Fort Lauderdale seeks a skilled Maintenance Engineer to oversee upkeep, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of ice machines, refrigeration units and air handling systems throughout the hotel. The role demands a customer-service mindset and the ability to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

You'll ensure safety, quality and cleanliness standards are met daily, manage inventories as scheduled and follow all hotel procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience preferably in a hotel; franchised hotel experience a plus.
• Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building; proper chemical handling and disposal.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and comply with deadlines for work assignments.
• Ability to interact positively with hotel personnel and provide prompt solutions to problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintains standards of quality and cleanliness throughout daily assignments.
• Observes all house and safety rules, departmental procedures, and security procedures.
• Assist with inventories as scheduled.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Upkeep and preventative maintenance of ice machines, refrigeration and air handling units; general maintenance.

Skills

Hotel maintenance

Mechanical equipment knowledge

Chemical handling

Task prioritization

Problem solving

Job description

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintains standards of quality and cleanliness throughout daily assignments.
• Observes all house and safety rules, departmental procedures, and security procedures.
• Assist with inventories as scheduled.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The Engineer will be responsible for upkeep, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting with ice machines, refrigeration units, and air handling units, as well as other general maintenance, in accordance with the standards of Shaner Hotels and the respective franchises. The ideal applicant will be customer service oriented and willing to go the extra mile to make the guest experience one to remember. Requires a strong background in commercial refrigeration and knowledge of ice machines, industrial chiller systems, and air handling units. Also requires basic working knowledge of general maintenance procedures. Full time position with benefits. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience preferably in a hotel; franchised hotel experience a plus. Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building; proper chemical handling and disposal.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and comply with deadlines for work assignments.
• Ability to interact positively with hotel personnel and provide prompt solutions to problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.