Engineering Kitchen Technician – Class 1

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Hot Springs (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Omni Hotels & Resorts in Hot Springs, VA, seeks a skilled maintenance technician to manage day-to-day operations of the F&B support areas and oversee equipment and system maintenance. You will ensure cleanliness of dish rooms, kitchens, bar areas, and related spaces while adhering to health department policies and Omni standards.

Responsibilities include scheduling equipment PMs, operating boilers and hot water systems, and assisting with repairs.

Qualifications

• Two years minimum in hotel and/or commercial building maintenance.
• One year of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment experience.
• Experience with emergency response procedures.
• Strong communication, attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and complete equipment PMs.
• Operate boilers and hot water system and other vessels.
• Maintain kitchen, bar, back docks, maintenance areas and cleanliness.
• Assist mechanics and external contractors with repairs of hotel property and equipment.
• Repair and maintain commercial kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Repair and maintain swimming pool and pool equipment.
• Complete all assigned work orders and daily tasks.
• Receive direction for house calls via radio.
• Follow Omni fire alarm procedures and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Hotel experience

Equipment repair

Emergency response

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Electrical/plumbing knowledge

Job description

Overview:

This team member will manage day-to-day operations in the F&B operation, stewarding departmental processes, budget cost controls, departmental staffing, and inventory controls. Manage and maintain cleanliness in dish rooms, kitchens, bar areas, back docks, maintenance, and proprietary night cleaning in accordance to health department policy and Omni expectations. Also stands in for the Executive Steward in his absence.

Responsibilities:

• Schedule and complete equipment PMs.
• Operate and maintain low-pressure boiler for the hot water system.
• Operate and maintain other vessels as needed for hot water kitchen steam and air conditioning systems.
• Assist mechanics and external contractors with repairs of hotel property and equipment.
• Repair and maintain commercial kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Repair and maintain swimming pool and pool equipment.
• Completion of all assigned work orders and daily tasks.
• Receive direction for house calls via radio.
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni fire alarm procedures and other emergencies.
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni Hotel rules and regulations.
• Have a thorough understanding of OSHA rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• Previous maintenance experience required, hotel experience and training preferred.
• Minimum of two years hotel and/or commercial building maintenance required.
• One year of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment experienceis required, commercial refrigeration experience is a plus.
• Previous experience with response to emergency situations is required.
• Good communication, attention to detail, time management, computer and guest satisfaction skills are required.
• The ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• The ability to crawl for short periods of time.
• The ability to bend, reach over-head, squat, kneel for extended periods of time.
• The ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• The ability to utilize step stools and ladders.
• Knowledge in electrical systems, low voltage controls, plumbing and gas
• Experience in reading schematics.