Engineer - Providence Marriott Downtown

Meyer Jabara Hotels; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel company is seeking an Engineer to perform maintenance and repairs, ensuring guest satisfaction and safety. The ideal candidate will have experience in hotel maintenance, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join a team that values community relationships and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of maintenance related work experience.
• Painting and wall covering experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in specialized areas such as HVAC, plumbing, painting.
• Respond to guest calls and resolve guest issues.

Skills

Communication

Self-starting

Problem Solving

Job description

Meyer Jabara Hotels has distinguished itself as an employer of choice, attracting innovative and talented industry professionals who deliver exceptional results. Our Associates are encouraged to reach their fullest potential by delivering a differentiated experience to our guests and an exceptional bottom-line.

Job Title: Engineer

Reports to: Chief Engineer
Shift: 3PM to 11PM

Position Summary:

Perform all essential functions, to assist guests with maintenance related issues. To maintain the building and grounds as directed.

Essential Functions:

• Attendance as scheduled is required.
• Respond to guest calls and resolve guest issues to the guests' satisfaction
• Perform maintenance and repairs in specialized areas such as HVAC, plumbing, painting, wall covering, and carpentry
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
• Practice safe work habits.
• Be familiar with all the duties and responsibilities of the other engineers.
• Maintain the files and logs kept in the Engineering department.
• Correct or report any potentially unsafe situation to the Chief Engineer.
• Always maintain a positive attitude towards guests and employees.
• Be available to work 1st and 2nd shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete tasks associated with preventative maintenance programs.

Additional Functions:

• Patrolling building/parking areas
• Reporting of suspicious persons in the hotel.

Experience:

• A minimum three years of maintenance related work experience.
• Painting and wall covering experience is essential.
• Minimum of two years hotel maintenance preferred.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical and carpentry a plus.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems is a plus

Skills:

• Self-starting even tempered personality with the ability to get along with others and function under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Required to work weekends, nights and holidays.
• Ability to satisfy guest needs.
• Must be able to meet standards of appearance.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate hotel vehicle.

Physical Job Requirements:

· Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required to inspect and repair

· Frequent bending and kneeling required to inspect and repair

· 100% mobility required to quickly reach all areas of hotel in emergency situations

· Frequent standing and climbing of stairs and ladders

· Frequent need to drive company truck to get equipment and supplies

The difference between being a good business and an amazing business can be found in the company's footprints made by giving back and serving others. Community relationships matter to the team at Meyer Jabara.