Engineer

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria

• Dallas, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, BASIC PURPOSE: Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in a efficient, safe, accident-free manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner. (30%)
2. Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs an all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms. (25%)
3. Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e weekends and evenings). (10%)
4. Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities. (5%)
5. Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order. (5%)
6. Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas. (5%)
7. Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift. (5%)
8. Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased. (5%)
9. Handle elevator breakdowns. (3%)
10. Report any unsafe conditions to the Director of Engineering. (2%) NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
11. Set up machine and make signs. (3%)
12. Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed. (1%)
13. Make keys as requested. (1%) Knowledge and Skills: Education: High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction. Experience: Two years prior experience in building maintenance or related industry. Skills and Abilities: Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform Carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work. May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment. No. of employees supervised: None. Travel required: Limited, local travel upon request. Hours Required: Scheduled days and times may vary based on need. Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying Describe the type(s) of required lifting, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying to include objects, weights and frequency. Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required frequently to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot. No Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/Carrying Required. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Bending/Kneeling Describe the type(s) of required bending and/or kneeling to include when, why and how often. Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs. No Bending/Kneeling Required. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Mobility Describe the type(s) of mobility required to include distances and % of time involved. 100% mobility required- must respond quickly to emergency. Stationary Position ------------------------------------------------------------------- Continuous Standing Describe the reasons to include time period and frequency. X No Continuous Standing Required. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Climbing Stairs: Up to approx. 90 steps 20 % of 8 hours (time period) Ladders: Up to approx.8__feet__10% of___8 hours__ (time period) No Climbing Required. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Driving Describe type of vehicle, distances, % of time involved and frequency. Sometimes necessary to drive company pick-up truck/snow plow approx. 10% of time, unless snow emergency, then 100% of time. No Driving Required. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Work Environment Inside: 90 % of 8 hours (time period) Outside: 10 % of 8 hours (time period) Describe any abnormal temperature exposures: 5 to 95 degrees Hearing X Critical Moderate Minimal Explain:To hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, guests ------------------------------------------------------------------ Vision X Critical Moderate Minimal Explain:Inspect, maintain equipment ------------------------------------------------------------------- Speech X Critical Moderate Minimal Explain:Must respond on portable radio to base station, guests ------------------------------------------------------------------- Literacy Critical X Moderate Minimal Explain:Maintain logs and records ------------------------------------------------------------------- Chemicals/Agents Describe any chemicals/agents to include what they are, warnings and frequency of use. Some use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides No Chemicals/Agents Used. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Protective Clothing Type: Approx. % of (time period) X None Required. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Equipment Operation List type of equipment and frequency of use. Portable radio, hand tools, key machine None Required. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Considerations None.