Engineer 1 Jobs

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in major U.S. gateway cities including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a growing Caribbean and Latin America footprint. The hospitality forward company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate has a proven record of developing its diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts with contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in New York, Chicago, Dallas, London, Miami, and Seattle. www.highgate.com .

Location

Fairfield Inn Las Vegas

5775 Dean Martin Drive

Las Vegas , NV 89118

Overview

The Engineer, Level 1, is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
• Replace and repair pumps.
• Take required readings on equipment.
• Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
• Paint designated areas.
• Perform furniture repair.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Trace and repair all types of water lines.
• M ake repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
• Repair all types of wall coverings.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Test cooling tower and record readings.
• Repair and finish sheet rock.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).

Qualifications

• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly courteouse and service oriented manner.
• At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.