Job Description

The General Maintenance Engineer is expected to perform semiskilled plumbing, maintenance and repair duties for the property.

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Fairmont Standards, as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Comply at all times with Fairmont standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Make repairs to air conditioners – change filters, clean coils, replace blower motors, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems
• Take chiller readings and water samples
• Test tower water and record data.
• Replace TVs and cable boxes. Program movie channel boxes.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, and light bulbs.
• Perform furniture repairs
• Respond to room maintenance calls
• Replace pumps
• Make wall covering repairs
• Perform plumbing repairs – open clogged drains, change FET washers, stems seats, cartridges, handles, drain fittings, etc.
• Replace lavatories and toilets
• Paint designated areas.
• Repair and finish sheetrock.
• Repair kitchen equipment.

Qualifications

• Trade school or college course work in related field helpful.
• At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Must have regular availability to work AM, PM and Overnight shifts.
• Training in a trade helpful ie) carpentry, HVAC, etc.
• Hand and power tools
• Electrical test equipment
• Refrigeration equipment
• Plumbing equipment
• Welding equipment
• Audio visual equipment
• Pipe cutting equipment
• Telephone
• Office equipment
• Calculator
• Computerized monitoring systems
• Long hours sometimes may be required.
• Very Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations.
• Must be effective at handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.

Additional Information

A team devoted to service and accuracy as they work with team members from other departments in an environment where learning and growth are continual.