Maintenance Engineer

The Courtyard by Marriott , located in Downtown Cincinnati , is hiring for a full-time Maintenance Engineer . The person hired for this position will need flexibility to work any shift, weekdays and weekends.

PRIMARY PURPOSE : Maintain the physical functionality and safety of the facility including, but not limited to, guest rooms, public space and heart-of-the-house areas

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responds to guest calls and hotel staff reports of non-functioning equipment promptly

Troubleshoot and perform basic repair on all types of equipment (e.g., pump and motor replacement), plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical equipment including lamps, cosmetic items, furniture, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items

Record and report completed repairs and items that require further attention

Program TV's and perform other engineering-related duties

Assist with surface preparation and painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area

Uses both power and hand tools regularly in a safe and efficient manner

Perform preventative maintenance throughout the hotel as well, including both the front and the back of the house, interior and exterior

Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication

Maintain exterior of building and grounds as necessary

Demonstrates familiarity with the hotel’s life safety systems and takes corrective action on any maintenance or operating problems which affect the security or operating condition of the hotel

Reports any hazards or injuries in the department or hotel and takes immediate action to correct

Maintains the cleanliness of individual work area and storage rooms

REQUIREMENTS

Previous hotel, building or property engineering/maintenance experience is required.

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions

Must have the ability to complete required safety classes that pertain to specific job duties

Ability to work any hours/days during the week and weekends

JOB SETTING AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employees in this position may work indoors or outdoors. To perform the job successfully the candidate must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance. Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping, see the differences between colors, shades, and brightness, hear sounds and recognize the difference between them, focus on one source of sound and ignore others, use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects, make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls, determine the distance between objects, adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects. Fluency in the English language and the ability to speak, hear, read and write are required as is the ability to work any hours/days of the week necessary to meet business requirements.

Disclaimer

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of people assigned to this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. All employees may be required to perform activities outside of their normal job responsibilities from time to time as needed.

EOE - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.