Hotel Maintenance

Woodbury Corporation; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Company parties

Free uniforms

Job summary

Woodbury Corporation is seeking a Hotel Engineer to oversee the daily operations of the hotel engineering department, aiming to meet hotel and departmental goals while upholding company standards.

The role includes supervising and maintaining maintenance for refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, HVAC units, ice machines, pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, and related systems, ensuring reliability and cost-efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of engineering/general maintenance experience; supervisory experience a plus.
• Technical certifications in electrical, plumbing or related fields are a plus.
• Strong hands-on approach and ability to interact well with guests and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the hotel engineering department.
• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders promptly.
• Interact with guests to ensure satisfaction and manage escalations.
• Train, mentor, counsel and supervise colleagues.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting and safety systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Guest interaction

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The hotel engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hotel engineering department, attaining hotel and departmental goals, and adhering to company standards. Supervises, develops and maintains ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, HVAC units, ice machines, pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Company parties
• Free uniforms

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The hotel engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hotel engineering department, attaining hotel and departmental goals, and adhering to company standards. Supervises, develops and maintains ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, HVAC units, ice machines, pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.

Essential Functions

Note: Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation

• Perform the duties of maintenance associates as needed.
• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders in an expedient, professional manner.
• Interact with guests to ensure satisfaction; handle problem escalation as necessary.
• Train, mentor, counsel and discipline colleagues.
• After hours on-call availability if an issue arises; available nights and weekends.
• Seek continual improvement for the department and hotel.
• Monitor the hotel's electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pool, lighting, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain hotel shuttle (as appropriate to the hotel) in good working condition.
• Inspect hotel for signs of necessary preventative maintenance; monitor usable life of all furniture, fixtures and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and to plan for capital purchases.
• Manage HVAC, elevator, landscape and other service contractors, including monitoring and negotiating contract agreements as necessary.
• Order tools, parts and materials; manages inventory.
• Respond or perform duties of a groundskeeper including snow removal.
• Maintain all maintenance records and accurate tracking of expenses, both costs and capital items; prepares annual maintenance budget.
• Ensure hotel compliance with all municipal, provincial and federal regulations relating to operational functions, fire and safety programs.
• Responsible for all emergency services; maintain an emergency plan for systems back up.
• Conduct loss prevention inspections as needed and ensures timely follow-up to required improvements.
• Comply with all policies, procedures and regulations that relate to the local, state and federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

At least 1 year of experience performing engineering/general maintenance duties; engineering management or supervisory experience a plus

Licenses or Certificates

Technical certifications in electrical, plumbing or other related fields are a plus.

• Has a strong working knowledge of and passion for hospitality engineering.
• Displays a strong hands-on approach; thrives in guest and colleague interactions.
• Thinks critically and objectively; has excellent problem solving skills and has the ability to make quick decisions based on business demands; manages multiple priorities and deadlines to accomplish goals in a timely manner.
• Understands and applies federal and state employment laws.
• Is technologically savvy, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Grooming

All colleagues must maintain a neat, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards will be provided).

Work Environment

Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays; may work day, evening or graveyard shifts and weekend shifts. Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 75 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching and working in extreme temperatures.

Note

The above duties and qualifications may vary; incumbents may perform other related duties as assigned or needed.