Hotel Maintenance Technician - Best Western, West Virginia - Best Western West Virginia

Hotel Maintenance Technician (Line Engineer)

SUMMARY:

Keep all equipment in good repair with a minimum of downtime by providing day-to-day maintenance of the hotel under the direction of Engineering Management. Continually work towards and support the improvement of engineering service to both guests and associates.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to work on time and in full uniform.
• Train and instruct other members of the staff through sharing of knowledge and skills.
• Operate as an independent mechanic by analyzing problems, identifying courses of action, and implementing solutions with available resources and to a high degree of quality.
• Keep accurate completion and task records in the project files. Set an example of continuous self-development.
• Plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, and electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners and cosmetic items.
• Clean, lubricate, protect, and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. See that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in proper storage area.
• To protect and otherwise maintain your assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management.
• Monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems.
• Have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems. Observe and analyze energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds.
• Look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to the Engineering Management.
• Be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect our guests and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency.
• To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status. To inform Engineering Management of any such emergencies.
• Be aware of all existing departmental Job Safety Analysis and to strive to work in an accident-free manner and to create a safe work environment for others.
• Continuously look for conditions which may endanger associates or guests of the hotel and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous conditions found.
• Read, log, track, and interpret readings from meters, gauges, and other measuring units.
• Maintain a thorough log of each day’s activities and problems that occur and to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts.
• Clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management.
• Work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized. 
• Serve as otherwise directed or needed to help maintain the effective and efficient operation of the hotel at the discretion of Engineering Management or the hotel General Manager. 
• Complete all work assigned in a safe and professional manner. Maintain communications with supervisors to ensure that all needed materials, tools, and supplies are available or on order. 
• Follow up on any items that may be on back order. Keep supervisor updated on assignments. 
• Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested. 
• Maintains a working knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations. 
• Maintains a professional image at all times. 
• Maintains the hotel facility and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules. 
• Reads, learns, understands, and refers to the Standard Operating Procedures. 
• Each associate will be required to follow the rules as found in the M&R Employee Handbook. Performs other duties as assigned by management, of which employee is capable of performing