ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

All repairs and maintenance performed are at the highest possible standards.

Conducts regular preventative maintenance duties which include checking and changing belts, and cleaning coils fans.

Maintains and repairs all phases of HVAC equipment including changing faulty parts, patching leaks and evacuating.

Charges trouble shooting and repair of electrical components and controls and other work according to standard practice in the industry.

Uses Engineering Handbook and equipment parts and service manuals as guides for standards when repairing equipment.

Maintains the building electrical system to the extent necessary to keep property in a safe, balanced working condition, according to standard codes and acceptable practices.

Maintains interior and exterior lighting. Patrols building and grounds each shift looking for damaged electrical fixtures of all types, burned out or missing light bulbs, and repairs or replaces same with the correct type and wattage light bulbs.

Services the kitchen and laundry areas by unclogging drains, repairing plumbing, repairing mechanical equipment and appliances, and performing preventative maintenance work as necessary on all equipment.

Services guest rooms by repairing drapery hardware, repairing and finish touch-up of furniture; painting and repairing of lamps, changing light bulbs, exchanging televisions, radios and air conditioners; plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing and electrical equipment; maintaining the general appearance of the room to the satisfaction of the guest and the Director of Engineering.

Maintains and services public areas by plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing and electrical equipment.

Maintains and monitors Fire Alarm/Life Safety System as necessary. Remains fully informed about the operation and working of the system in order to promptly handle emergencies involving the system.

Observes energy and utilities use in the hotel building and, on the grounds, and regularly looks for ways to conserve energy. Reports any ideas to the Director of Engineering.

Cleans, lubricates, protects and otherwise maintains all tools and instruments in the engineering department. Ensures that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in proper storage areas.

Protects and otherwise maintains assigned tool pouch tools and replaces lost or destroyed tools with approved tools at the discretion of the Director of Engineering.

Reads and understands blueprints and schematics in electrical and mechanical.

Safely operates power tools required to make repairs.

Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.

Other duties may be assigned.