Engineering Team Leader

Position summary

Respond to and attend to guest repair requests. Communicate with guests and customers to resolve maintenance issues. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. Visually inspect tools, equipment, and machines. Carry equipment, such as tools and radios. Identify, locate, and operate all equipment shut-off valves and building utility shut-offs. Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed. Ensure each day’s activities and any problems are communicated to other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of building systems, emergency response, and building documentation, including the ability to read standard blueprints and electrical schematics related to plumbing and HVAC. Demonstrate advanced engineering operations skills and general mechanical ability. Demonstrate professional journeyman-level expertise in at least three of the following areas, with basic skills in the remaining areas: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and finish skills, mechanical systems, general building management, pneumatic and electronic systems and controls, and energy conservation.

Demonstrate solid knowledge and skill in the safe use of hand and power tools and other materials required for repair and maintenance tasks. Safely perform highly complex repairs to the physical property and to electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment, air conditioners, refrigeration systems, and pool heaters. Ensure all methods, materials, and practices meet company standards and local and national codes, with little or no supervision.

Perform routine inspections of the entire property, noting safety hazards, inadequate illumination, and inoperable equipment, such as ice makers, fans, extractors, and pumps, and take immediate corrective action. Inspect and repair mechanical equipment, including appliances and HVAC, electrical, and plumbing components. Diagnose and repair boilers, pumps, and related components. Use the lockout/tagout system before performing maintenance work.

Demonstrate thorough knowledge of maintenance contracts and vendors, as well as advanced knowledge of engineering computer programs related to preventive maintenance, energy management, and other systems, including devices that interact with those programs. Perform advanced troubleshooting of hotel mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.

Train and mentor other engineers, including Engineers I, II, and III, as necessary. Supervise work in progress and act in a supervisory role in the absence of supervisors or management. Perform Engineer on Duty responsibilities, including readings and rounds.

Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures. Report maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, and injuries. Complete safety training and certifications, and properly store flammable materials. Ensure uniforms and personal appearance are clean and professional. Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.

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