Engineer

Company: The Westin Nashville
Location: Nashville
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

As an Engineer, you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on all hotel equipment including kitchen, plumbing, pool, work areas and guest rooms. You will use your communication and guest service skills to interact with guests and respond to all room calls as necessary. To keep everything in order, you will maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and Work Request Program. You will also support Fire and Life Safety Systems as a team with Safety and Security. To succeed in this position, you should be able to stand for periods of 8-10 hours, lift at least 50 pounds, be able to bend, squat and stretch in areas of limited space and be able to communicate clearly and pleasantly in English. While not required, basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories: Air conditioning and refrigeration, welding, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, customer service, and/or general building management. Safely perform repairs of the physical property, electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment, air conditioners, refrigeration and pool heaters - ensuring all methods, materials and practices meet company standards - with supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues. Perform preventative maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio). Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment. Troubleshoot basic plumbing (plunging toilet, unclog drains etc), electrical equipment (lamps, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devises, replace electrical switches and outlets and other guestroom items. Program TV's and perform other engineering-related dutiesTroubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment (e.g., pumps and motor replacement).Display working knowledge of all engineering computer programs related to preventative maintenance, energy management, and other systems, including devices that interact with such programs. Perform Low-level troubleshooting of hotel Mechanical, electrical and Plumbing (MEP) systems.Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed. Record information for unfinished calls prior to shift change.Develop and maintain positive working relationships.Comply with quality assurance standards. Follow company and department policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional and follow uniform standards; wear name tag; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance.Have access to reliable transportation and follow attendance policy ADDITIONAL POSITION DUTIES:Respond to any reasonable task assigned by Director of Engineering/Engineering Manager.Assist in other areas as needed.Notify Loss Prevention/Security of any reports of theft, safety hazards and life safety deficiencies.All other duties as assigned.OTHER:Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled mandatory training sessions and meetings is required.Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Castlerock policies and procedures for the safe and effective operation of the hotel's facilities. Employees who violate company rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.DISCLAIMER:The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all of the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract. As with all positions at Castlerock, employment is "at will" or voluntary on both the part of the employee or employer. That's means employment can be terminated by either party with or without notice and/or with or without cause. PI160784135

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