R&M General-Engineer I

Riverside Hotel; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Engineer I to maintain and repair physical assets. The role involves receiving assignments from the Chief Engineer, organizing tools, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 100 pounds and manage various tools and equipment. A drug-free workplace policy is enforced, with pre-employment screenings and testing.

Qualifications

• Ability to repair and maintain physical assets efficiently.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while using tools and equipment.
• Capacity to lift and move heavy objects as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive daily work assignments from Chief Engineer.
• Organize tools and equipment for daily assignments.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Handle chemicals safely according to hotel requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in repair and maintenance

General knowledge of mechanical systems

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Personal Protection Equipment

Job description

POSITION: ENGINEER I

DEPARTMENT: MAINTENANCE

REPORTS TO: CHIEF ENGINEER

SUMMARY

To properly repair and maintain the physical asset and provide general support for team workers.

We are a drug‑free workplace. Pre‑employment screenings, COVID‑19 testing and background checks will be conducted for all viable candidates.*

EEO/M/F/V/D

REQUIREMENTS

Proficiency in one (1) of the categories listed below in the Attachment ‘A’ plus general knowledge of one (1) other category.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Motorized vehicles
• Specialized trade equipment and/or tools
• Personal Protection Equipment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Receive daily work assignments from Chief Engineer and review priorities and special projects.
• Organize materials, tools and equipment to perform daily assignments.
• Maintain for the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work areas.
• Handle chemicals according to hotel requirements.
• Ensure security of any assigned keys and beeper.
• Maintain complete knowledge and comply with all hotel and departmental policies and procedures.
• Complete all paperwork and closing duties before leaving and review status of assignments and any follow‑up with Chief Engineer.
• Assist with any special projects assigned.
• Other duties assigned