Engineer - La Concha Key West

Melrosehoteldc; Key West (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Key West La Concha, Autograph Collection in Key West, FL is seeking a qualified hotel maintenance engineer to service and maintain building systems across the property. You will perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with other departments to minimize guest disruption.

Candidates should have hands-on technical skills, safety mindset, and the ability to work in a hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel or commercial building maintenance is preferred.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests and calls promptly.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems.
• Coordinate with electricians, carpenters, painters and other staff.
• Maintain safety procedures and log readings and repairs.
• Assist in training junior maintenance staff.
• Operate, inspect and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and boiler systems.
• Record daily inspections and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Blueprints & schematics

Safety & MSDS

Written/verbal communication

Education

Vocational training or technical certification

Tools

Hand tools & power tools

Job description

Key West La Concha, Autograph Collection is a National Historic Landmark located in the heart of the vibrant downtown historic district. Since opening its doors in 1926, our legendary hotel has inspired iconic guests like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams.

Now newly reimagined as part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, the hotel has undergone a full renovation, seamlessly blending its storied past with contemporary luxury. Guests can experience the timeless charm of Old Key West alongside elevated, modern amenities--including four distinct and inviting food & beverage outlets that highlight the island's rich culinary spirit.

With a prime location on Duval Street, we're just steps from the island's best beaches, parks, restaurants, and shops--offering guests the ultimate Key West experience right outside our doors.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:
Respond to all service calls within half hour from time call is received.
Determine defects, trouble-shoot malfunctions, take immediate necessary corrective
action if guest related/top priority or scheduled for completion within 2 days and record
same on the departmental work order form.
Follow specific departmental procedures in efficiently performing repair, maintenance,
alteration and installation work.
Comply with the latest local, county, state and federal governmental codes, laws and
requirements.
Coordinate with other department personnel such as electrician, carpenter, painter and
night engineer in completing service, replacement, alteration and new installation work.
Assist in training mechanical level and new department associates on equipment and
daily function of the hotel.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all mechanical, electrical and
plumbing systems on an on-going basis.
Efficiently maintain pools, filters and pumps on a daily basis.
Efficiently adjust televisions and program Spectradyne boxes.
Carefully and efficiently paint, stain or repair interior and exterior finishes.
Change light bulbs and ballasts as soon as reported or noticed.
Record daily, weekly and monthly temperature and pressure readings.
Efficiently and accurately install and repair carpets, ensuring all safety hazards are
attended to immediately.
Be familiar with and maintain all fire safety equipment operations and implement
emergency procedures when required.
Respond to any HVAC calls or room calls as a priority.
Produce accurate logs, charts and preventive maintenance forms.
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing,
commercial kitchen and general building construction
Vocational training, associate’s degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more
area; state certification or licensure where required
Understand and efficiently maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing,
refrigeration and boiler systems.
Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
High work ethic and self-initiative
Work in a hot or cold environment
Regular attendance according to established guidelines
May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
Must possess basic computational ability
Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks and priorities, and complete work
assignments on time despite frequent interruptions, including in high pressure situations
Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest
confidentiality at all times
Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense
emotional situations
Ability to participate in, and lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings
Understanding and adherence to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents, as well
as hotel safety procedures
Physical Requirements:
Stand, sit and walk for varying lengths of time
Safely climb ladders and stairs
Lift approximately fifty (50) pounds
Ability to push approximately one hundred (100) pounds
Work environment can be extremely hot or cold at times.
Efficiently and safely operate machinery and equipment such as key cutter, drill press,
radial arm saw, drills, grinders, etc.
Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing,
listening and hearing ability and visual ability
Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers,
printers, multi-line tone tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office
equipment as needed

Status

Full-time

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