Maintenance Engineer

Marriott Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

Job summary

Albany Marriott seeks an experienced maintenance professional to oversee preventive and repair work on the hotel’s mechanical/electrical systems and building facilities. This role covers FF&E, grounds, and pool maintenance to ensure a safe, appealing property.

Candidates should have strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry, plus the ability to troubleshoot, follow safety rules, and interact positively with guests and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
• Recognize safety hazards and security problems in the hotel and act accordingly.
• Comply with hotel policies including appearance, grooming, safety and emergency procedures.
• Skilled in HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing, roofing and landscaping.
• Troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems.
• Use basic hand and electric tools; familiar with parts and materials.
• Education/experience combination equal to high school grad; diploma preferred.
• Know the layout of building and guestrooms.
• Interact effectively with internal and external customers; maintain diplomacy.
• Listen, speak, read and write English clearly.
• Work in a fast-paced environment; stay flexible and efficient.
• Follow written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunctions in mechanical or electrical systems (HVAC, plumbing) hotel-wide.
• Performs preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis (room care).
• Maintains pool by adjusting chemicals, cleaning filters, and logging maintenance requests.
• Cares for building exterior and curb appeal (lawn, painting, landscaping).
• Follows safety and security procedures; reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Keeps department fire prevention and emergency procedures in mind.
• Uses protective equipment and maintains neat, groomed appearance.
• Assists other engineering personnel as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor/manager.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

Carpentry

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Technical trades training

Job description

Albany Marriott's company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. We are renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the preventative and repair of the hotel’s mechanical/electrical systems and equipment, and for the general maintenance and upkeep of the physical

plant, FF&E, grounds, swimming pool, etc.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunction in mechanical or electrical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing) and other equipment throughout the hotel.
• Performs preventative maintenance assignments on a schedule basis (e.g., “room care”).
• Services the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs.
• Maintains the building exterior and “curb appeal” (e.g., lawn care, painting, and gardening).
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near-misses, property damage or loss to supervisor.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well groomed appearance. (Specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Assists other Engineering Personnel when needed.
• Perform any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The Hotel may consider equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience providing the knowledge, skills and abilities cited below, when applicable

• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment
• Must be able to recognize potential safety hazards and security problems in the hotel and act upon each accordingly.
• Be willing and able to comply with hotel policies and procedures including appearance and grooming, safety, security, key control and emergency procedures.
• Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems and equipment.
• Skill in the use of basic hand and electric tools and familiarity with parts and materials is required.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the layout of the building, sleeping and function rooms.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information.
• Ability to listen effectively, speak, read and write English clearly, as there will be interaction with guests and other team members.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient while maintaining a pleasant cheerful demeanor.
• Ability to follow written and or verbal instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Must be able to work in hot, cold and wet conditions and be able to stoop, kneel, crawl and climb on all types of surfaces.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace, up to 30 feet in the air.
• Grasping, lifting and holding tools and having good finger dexterity is required.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts
• Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Source: Hospitality Online