Engineer Overnight | Room Technician

Omni Hotels & Resorts•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

JOB PURPOSE: To ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained hotel/convention environment. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Receive directions from engineering management on daily assignments or projects. Performs preventive maintenance of guest rooms and public space, following preventive maintenance guidelines with the Omni SOP programs. Perform daily inspection walks and utility readings. Perform mechanical PM on kitchen, HVAC, Pool, and other various equipment to the specifications required by Omni. Operate and maintain domestic hot water boilers, hot water systems including holding tanks, mixing valves, recirculation pumps and PRVs. Operate and maintain chillers, cooling towers, CHWP, CWP, and VFDs. Operate and maintain all pool and spa equipment, including heaters, pumps, filters, steamers, and ADA pool lift. Repair equipment or appliances in guestrooms or public spaces. Answer room calls through radio from PBX or Synergy system. Assist senior technicians with electrical, plumbing, kitchens, carpentry, pools, or HVAC repairs. Escort contractors and outside vendors. Assist during building emergencies (e.g., leak repairs). Identify and report need for major repairs. Complete appropriate documents and logs for work assigned daily. Embrace all learning and training opportunities Have a thorough understanding of Omni fire alarm procedures and other emergencies. Have a thorough understanding of Omni Hotel rules and regulations. Clean all work areas after completing a job. Maintain engineering shops in a clean and organized manner. Maintain engineering parts and supplies inventory. Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of convention hotels and/or resort experience.
Minimum of 2 years of commercial kitchen, HVAC, pool equipment maintenance required. Commercial refrigeration experience is a plus.
Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Must be willing to work based on business and occupancy levels.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Be able to fully understand, read and write in the English language, bi-lingual preferred.
Wear personal protective equipment when required.
Move, bend, lift, carry, crawl, squat, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Stand, walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
Must be able to work utilizing ladders, scissors, and aerial lifts.
Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
Must work indoors and outdoors including extreme weather environments.
May be asked to be a part of “ride out” crew during severe weather events.
Must have intermediate knowledge of various hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Commercial refrigeration experience is a plus.
Be able to fully understand, read and write in the English language, bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive directions from engineering management on daily assignments or projects.
Performs preventive maintenance of guest rooms and public space, following preventive maintenance guidelines with the Omni SOP programs.
Perform daily inspection walks and utility readings.
Perform mechanical PM on kitchen, HVAC, Pool, and other various equipment to the specifications required by Omni.
Operate and maintain domestic hot water boilers, hot water systems including holding tanks, mixing valves, recirculation pumps and PRVs.
Operate and maintain chillers, cooling towers, CHWP, CWP, and VFDs.
Operate and maintain all pool and spa equipment, including heaters, pumps, filters, steamers, and ADA pool lift.
Repair equipment or appliances in guestrooms or public spaces.
Answer room calls through radio from PBX or Synergy system.
Assist senior technicians with electrical, plumbing, kitchens, carpentry, pools, or HVAC repairs.
Escort contractors and outside vendors.
Assist during building emergencies (e.g., leak repairs).
Identify and report need for major repairs.
Complete appropriate documents and logs for work assigned daily.
Embrace all learning and training opportunities
Have a thorough understanding of Omni fire alarm procedures and other emergencies.
Have a thorough understanding of Omni Hotel rules and regulations.
Clean all work areas after completing a job.
Maintain engineering shops in a clean and organized manner.
Maintain engineering parts and supplies inventory.
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
Ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
Performs other duties as assigned.