Engineer | Kitchen Technician

Omni Hotels; Fort Lauderdale, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to service kitchens, function rooms, food outlets and public areas. You will schedule PMs, repair commercial kitchen equipment, boilers, and dishwashing systems while ensuring safety and adherence to hotel standards.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, flexible hours including nights and weekends, and a readiness to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous maintenance experience required; hotel experience preferred.
• Commercial kitchen experience preferred; commercial refrigeration experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, low voltage controls, plumbing, and gas systems.
• Experience in reading and interpreting schematics.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, computer proficiency, and a focus on guest satisfaction are essential.
• Must be willing to work based on business and occupancy levels.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Move, bend, lift, carry, crawl, squat, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Must work indoors and outdoors including during extreme weather conditions.
• May be asked to be part of “ride-out” crew during severe weather events
• Must be able to work using ladders, scissors, and aerial lifts.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance on commercial kitchen equipment.
• Repair and maintain all commercial kitchen equipment including stove tops, ovens, hot boxes, and small appliances.
• Operate and maintain low-pressure boilers for the hot water system.
• Maintain and repair dish washing equipment
• Complete all assigned work orders and daily tasks promptly.
• Maintain correct stock/inventory of kitchen parts and communicate when replenishment is needed.
• Respond to all requests from guests and associates.
• Assist engineers and mechanics as needed with repairs.
• Keep all work areas clean.
• Have a thorough understanding of fire alarm procedures and emergency evacuation.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Performs other duties as needed

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Computer proficiency

Guest satisfaction

Electrical systems

Low voltage, plumbing & gas

Reading schematics

Equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

To ensure that all work requests pertaining to kitchens, function rooms, food outlets and public areas are maintained with a reasonable amount of repair.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance (PM) on commercial kitchen equipment.

• Repair and maintain all commercial kitchen equipment including stove tops, ovens, hot boxes, and small appliances

• Operate and maintain low-pressure boilers for the hot water system.

• Maintain and repair dish washing equipment

• Complete all assigned work orders and daily tasks promptly.

• Maintain correct stock/inventory of kitchen parts and communicate when replenishment is needed.

• Respond to all requestsfrom guests andassociates.

• Assist engineers and mechanics as needed with repairs.

• Keep all work areas clean.

• Have a thorough understanding of fire alarm procedures and emergency evacuation.

• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.

• Ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.

• Performs other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous maintenance experience required; hotel experience preferred.

• Commercial kitchen experience preferred; commercial refrigeration experience is a plus.

• Knowledge of electrical systems, low voltage controls, plumbing, and gas systems.

• Experience in reading and interpreting schematics.

• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, time management, computer proficiency, and a focus on guest satisfaction are essential.

• Must be willing to work based on business and occupancy levels.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

• Move, bend, lift, carry, crawl, squat, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.

• Must work indoors and outdoors including during extreme weather conditions.

• May be asked to be part of “ride-out” crew during severe weather events

• Must be able to work using ladders, scissors, and aerial lifts.

ENVIRONMENT&POSITION ANALYSIS:

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

• Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.

• Requires repetitive motion, including the use of handheld and powered tools.

TOOLS& EQUIPMENT:

• Hardware and tools, ladder,telephone, pen/pencil, photo-copying machineand push to talk radio