Engineering Hourly

Phoenix American Hospitality; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix American Hospitality in New Orleans, Louisiana, is seeking an Engineer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department, including maintenance of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, with a preference for technical or vocational training. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with laws, responding to maintenance calls, and managing vendor contracts. Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Delivers the brand promise and provides exceptional guest service.
• Assists in developing and implementing maintenance plans.
• Responds to customer care calls for non-functioning equipment immediately.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department.
• Ensure hotel compliance with local, state and federal laws.
• Participate in energy conservation programs per PAH’s standards.

Skills

Exceptional guest service

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Independent decision-making

Knowledge of technical fields (carpentry, painting, electrical)

Education

High school diploma

Technical/vocational school preferred

Job description

An Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Department including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and HVAC systems. He/she will assume operating aspects of the hotel for the Engineering department.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• Delivers the brand promise and provides exceptional guest service.
• Provides excellent service to internal customers as appropriate.
• Assist in developing and implementing plans to maintain property, equipment, grounds and other assets, in a safe and acceptable state of repair.

• Respond to customer care calls of non-functioning equipment immediately.
• Ensure that the hotel is in compliance with all local, state and federal laws.
• Ensure that all emergency and life safety equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per hotel standards or authority having jurisdiction.
• Actively participate in energy conservation programs per PAH’s standards.
• Review all Guest and Meeting Planner comment cards to ensure that problems are identified and corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist with the administration of all vendor contracts controlled by the Engineering Department hotel standards.
• Assist as necessary with special projects and renovations.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
• Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.Performing other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma, technical/vocational school preferred.
• Hotel experience preferred, but not required.
• Requires excellent communication skills, professional presentation, an ability to work in a team atmosphere and to make independent decisions.
• General knowledge of technical fields such as carpentry, painting, electrical, etc.

Physical requirements

• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.