Engineer III Mechanic

FAIRMONT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an exceptional team at a leading hospitality company as an Engineer III Mechanic. You will be responsible for maintaining and operating the building's central systems, ensuring efficient operations, and responding to guest and departmental maintenance needs. This role requires a strong background in mechanical systems and safety practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience with mechanical equipment in commercial buildings.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Familiarity with safety practices around mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Daily inspections and maintenance of plant equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on guest rooms and mechanical equipment.
• Respond promptly to guest requests and maintenance needs.

Skills

Safety practices related to mechanical equipment

Basic knowledge of Plumbing

Basic knowledge of Electrical systems

Basic knowledge of HVAC

Education

Completion of trade school or formal apprenticeship in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

If creating memories and being part of an exceptional guest experience appeals to you, perhaps you would be interested in joining the outstanding team of hospitality professionals at the Fairmont Washington, D.C.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering/Assistant Director of Engineering. The Engineer III Mechanic main responsibility is the maintenance and operations of the buildings central systems. (HVAC, AHU’S, Pumps, Motors, Hot water heaters, Chillers)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily rounds inspecting all plant equipment; maintaining up-to-date records on efficiency of equipment. Malfunctions or repairs needs to be noted and reported to the management team.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment and guest rooms as scheduled.
• Accurate record log keeping on (meters, kitchen walk-in-boxes, ice machines, water fountains and fan coil unit filter changes).
• Appropriate response and prioritization of 15 minutes or less to all guest calls, other departments and team members requiring maintenance repairs from the Engineering department.
• Ensure proper storage of all hazardous chemicals adhering to OSHA Standards.
• Ensure the proper care and use of all Engineering equipment including all safety related procedures used when operating this equipment. This includes MSDS and loc-out/tag-out procedures.
• Ensure proper training of Fire and Life Safety Systems and emergency Shut-Off Valves in the hotel.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of trade school or formal apprenticeship programs in Engineering or related fields.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working with mechanical equipment such as that found in commercial buildings.
• Must be familiar with all safety practices related to working around mechanical equipment and its use.
• Must have basic knowledge of Plumbing, electrical and HVAC.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision on assigned tasks.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Must be able to lift, carry, reach, push/pull at least 50lbs
• Frequently bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting
• Occasional descending or ascending ladders, stairs and ramps

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.