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

Residence Inn Peachtree Corners

5500 Triangle Dr

Atlanta , GA 30092

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

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

Qualifications

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