Preventative Maintenance Rooms Engineer

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.

• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.

• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.

• Maintain positive guest relations at all times..

• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.

• Receive daily work assignments from Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer/General Maintenance Supervisor and review priorities and special projects.

• Organize materials, tools and equipment to perform daily assignments.

• Check work orders and night report for any problems. Make rounds checking these problem areas and note any information needed or safety concerns in the hotel.

• Schedule work in accordance with preventative maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Executive Housekeeper and Front Office.

• Perform following electrical work orders:

• Fluency in job-related English, both verbal and written.

• Provide legible communication and directions.

• Compute mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).

• Ability to:

• interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.

• be well-organized and follow instructions.

• focus attention on details.

• operate high reach lifts.

• prioritize tasks and comply with deadlines for work assignments.

• be a clear thinker and perform well under pressure work assignments.

• work and perform job functions with minimal supervision.

• work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.

• understand and execute all safety and emergency procedures (for example: fire, crowd control, inclement weather, and bomb threats).

• utilize communication equipment (for example: telephones, radios, and beepers).

• satisfactorily communicate with guests, management and co-workers in a courteous, empathetic and discreet manner. In addition, be able to direct/escort guests to various facilities and functions within the hotel.

• read, write and count effectively and understand diagrams.

• work with chemicals.

• maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• adhere to Peabody grooming standards.

• exemplify Peabody Service Excellence.

Desirable:

• High school graduate or equivalent vocational training.

• Certification or completion of seminars for specialized training.

• Ability to perform basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing skills.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Essential:

• Remain in stationary position for 8 hours throughout work shift.

• Ability to push and/or pull loaded two-wheel or four-wheel carts weighing approximately 200

• Ability to:

• constantly lift and move approximately 50 pounds, including setting and storing in overhead areas.

• bend, squat, kneel, climb (including ladders and stairs), reach and crawl in confined spaces continuously.

• operate and control electrical/mechanical equipment (for example: meters, switchgear, boilers, pumps, chillers).

• stand and walk on a continuous basis, and run as warranted.

• work in temperature extremes.

• safely operate a motor vehicle at all times.

• hear guest voices through a door.

• understand and operate emergency equipment (for example: fire extinguishers, wheel chairs, respirators).

Desirable:

• Ability to work in a team environment and cooperate with all departments.

• Attention to detail in every aspect of maintenance repairs to the facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards.

• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.

• Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.

• Maintain positive guest relations at all times..

• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.

• Receive daily work assignments from Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer/General Maintenance Supervisor and review priorities and special projects.

• Organize materials, tools and equipment to perform daily assignments.

• Check work orders and night report for any problems. Make rounds checking these problem areas and note any information needed or safety concerns in the hotel.

• Schedule work in accordance with preventative maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Executive Housekeeper and Front Office.

• Perform following electrical work orders:

• Replace light switches.

• Reset circuit breakers.

• Replace wall plug receptacles.

• Replace fluorescent light ballast.

• Replace electrical solenoid valve.

• Replace small motors.

• Use test equipment; voluneter, voltage tester, amp probe.

• Perform following plumbing work orders:

• Unplug sinks, toilets, garbage disposals and drain lines.

• Repair or replace valves, gate, globe, ball and solenoid valves.

• Replace washer, gaskets, vacuum breakers and toilet seals.

• Work with different types of pipe including conduit, copper, black, cast iron and pipe hangers.

• Perform such Preventive Maintenance work orders:

• Monitor and maintain all laundry and dry cleaning equipment.

• Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment.

• Maintain guestrooms using Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program Punch List.

• Change air-conditioning filters every 3 months.

• Check HVAC equipment; change filters, belts, bearings and lubricate as necessary. Also check for unusual noise or vibration, adjusting as necessary.

• Change or repair locks as needed.

• Check and test-run emergency generator weekly.

• Perform general maintenance to guestrooms.

• Assist electrician, carpenter, plumber and painter in all phases of repair work.

• Assist other engineering personnel as instructed by supervisor in regard to routine and preventative maintenance.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area to include:

• requisition (receipt and storage).

• trash removal and clean up.

• Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools.

• Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces.

• Ensure security of all assigned keys.