Assistant Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Negotiable
Experience
Unlimited
Job Type
Full Time
Location
United States, Charlotte
Job Description

Hourly Wage: $20.00-$22.00

As a member
of the property maintenance team, the Assistant Maintenance Engineer
is accountable for ensuring the proper operation of the hotel. From plumbing
and electrical systems to HVAC and pool maintenance, you assist with general
facility upkeep. Reporting to the General Manager and Chief Engineer, you
are expected to deliver high-quality work that minimizes disruption to guests.
You bring experience in construction trades, including plumbing, electrical,
carpentry, basic heating and air conditioning, swimming pool maintenance,
painting, caulking, and related skills. Your role is to

maintain a safe,
well-kept property for both your team and guests while upholding McKibbon's
Guiding Principles.

A Day in the Life:

  • Work
    independently and monitor the operations and functions of the interior
    and exterior areas of the property.

  • Follow the guidelines
    established by McKibbon Hospitality in a manner that offers continued protection
    of the company’s assets, associates, and guests.

  • Promote
    enhanced guest satisfaction.

  • Perform various engineering skills
    and construction trades.

  • Follow all safety protocols when using
    tools and equipment, and ensure they are stored in their designated areas in
    an organized and tidy manner.

  • As needed, train others
    in engineering skills and construction trades.

  • Point of contact
    for maintenance concerns in the absence of the Chief Maintenance
    Engineer.

  • Interact with employees and guests and utilize
    proficient communication skills when communicating in any form.

  • Help promote a collaborative, proactive, and interactive
    environment with other associates in the hotel.

  • Embrace
    the McKibbon Guiding Principles: Think Bigger, Love Your Community, Do the Right
    Thing, Support Each Other, Make a Lasting
    Impression.

Requirements:

  • 3 years’ minimum
    experience in a maintenance-type position, preferably in a hotel or apartment
    environment.

  • Ability to communicate operational activities,
    priorities, and problems with management engineers
    and supervisors.

  • Knowledge of common causes of equipment
    malfunction.

  • Willingness and ability to be the point of contact
    for maintenance concerns in the absence of the Chief Maintenance
    Engineer.

  • Repair and replace basic heating and air conditioner
    systems.

  • Perform basic painting and caulking skills.

  • Ability to use standard hand tools (wrenches, pliers,
    screwdrivers, hammers, electricity measurements, etc.).

  • Knowledge
    of preventative maintenance methods and techniques for maintaining
    equipment.

  • The ability to perform tests to check for normal
    operation of the hotel’s equipment.

  • Knowledge of how to test
    pool and spa chemicals.

  • Knowledge of how to handle fire
    equipment (hand-held extinguishers, fire hoses, etc.).

  • Experienced expertise in the construction trades (highly
    desired).

  • Previous hotel experience (highly
    desired).

  • Must be able to walk, stand, kneel and climb stairs
    or ladders; lift up to 50 lbs; work in varying indoor/outdoor conditions;
    and access high or confined spaces as needed.

  • Ability to perform
    various maintenance tasks, which may include climbing stairs, walking 10,000
    steps or more each day, utilizing power hand tools, and lifting up to 50
    pounds.

Ideal Skills & Qualities:

  • Ability
    to identify potential maintenance concerns and take appropriate action
    with minimal supervision.

  • Problem-solving
    skills.

  • Able to determine what action should be taken in response
    to a customer complaint, comment, or inquiry.

  • Knowledge
    and ability to identify the appropriate tools, parts, and equipment for use
    in performing a maintenance task.

Why
McKibbon?

We believe in our Guiding Principles: Think
Bigger.

Love Your Community. Do the Right Thing. Support Each Other. Make a Lasting
Impression. At McKibbon, you’ll join a supportive team that values your work
and helps you grow.

  • McKibbon
    is an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all applicants without regard
    to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status,
    or any other protected status under applicable
    law.

  • Applicants must be
    at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States,
    and able to successfully complete any required background screening as
    a condition
    of employment.




Perks & Benefits Beyond the Basics:

We know
that hospitality starts from within, and that’s why we value the employee
experience as much as we value our guests’ experience.

From our competitive benefits package to our fun-loving spirit, we strive
to create an environment that’s equal parts work and play. Our people
will always be our first investment. We offer benefits and perks based on full
or part time employment:

Benefits: Full Time Associates:

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental,
    and vision

  • Life insurance

  • Pet
    Insurance

  • Short and long-term disability

  • Paid
    time off and holidays

  • Tuition assistance


Financial & Occupational Wellness: All Associates

  • Competitive Compensation with incentives (incentives vary
    by position)

  • 401K Savings Plan, 50% matching up to 10%
    of compensation

  • Associate referral program

  • Brand
    and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth
    and development (varies by position)

Personal
Wellness: All Associates

  • Fundraising matching funds program

  • Team volunteer opportunities

  • 24/7 chaplain
    services

  • Exclusive hotel rate discounts

Any state specific holiday, vacation or benefit
requirements will apply.

All employment decisions are made
on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age,
disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity,
citizenship status, military status, or any other protected characteristic
in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local
laws.


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