Engineer I

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking an Engineer I who will ensure a safe and well-maintained hotel environment in Richmond, Virginia. This position involves responding to repair requests, performing maintenance on equipment, and working with electrical and plumbing systems.

The ideal candidate should be a high school graduate, have some college education, and possess basic knowledge in various technical fields. A passion for service and maintenance is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively with guests and staff.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Some familiarity with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hotel environment efficiently and safely.
• Respond to and attend to guest repair requests.
• Perform repairs on moderately complex equipment.

Skills

Communication

Basic Math

Electrical Knowledge

Plumbing Knowledge

Carpentry Skills

HVAC Knowledge

Education

High school graduate

Some college education

Tools

SafLok System

LodgeNet TV System

RFID systems

Job description

Omni Richmond Hotel

Ideally located in the heart of everything that makes Richmond a unique and special destination, the Omni Richmond Hotel is known for refined Southern hospitality in an elegant and relaxing setting. Nestled within the historic and vibrant Shockoe Slip district, our guests enjoy a location adjacent to timeless architecture, restaurants, nightlife and the scenic James River. The Omni Richmond is at the very center of Richmond's financial and legislative districts, blocks from the Virginia State Capitol.

Omni Richmond's associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Richmond Hotel may be your perfect match.

Engineer I

Overview

To ensure a safe, efficient, and well‑maintained hotel environment. Respond to all work requests for guestrooms, function rooms, food outlets and public areas. Responsible for interior and the exterior of hotel.

Pay Rate: $24 - $28 per hour, based on experience

Responsibilities

• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests.
• Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
• Perform the necessary repairs to moderately complex equipment such as vacuum cleaners, toasters, lamps and small appliances as needed. Work is performed in a workshop environment and requires working at a workbench.
• Understand and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical parts breakdown.
• Update the maintenance work order form/Job card.
• Ability to interpret readings from meters & gauges and other measuring units.
• Understand and call‑in problems with TV cable system through Sonifi.
• Check for new maintenance requests from the Synergy Tablet and update remarks once the task is completed.
• Ability to read and understand test equipment, measuring devices, and safety manuals.
• Communicate with different types of people to comprehend what they want and to provide them with information and assistance.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Ability to clearly communicated with proper grammar in English with guest/visitor and hotel personnel to their understanding.
• Ability to provide legible communication.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Knowledge of SafLok System.
• Knowledge of LodgeNet TV System.
• Knowledge of RFID systems.
• Basic knowledge in reading blueprints and log books.
• Some college education.
• Previous hotel experience.
• Some formal classroom training in plumbing, electric, IT, carpentry, HVAC

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link: EEOC is the Law Poster. Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: [e-mail].