Maintenance Engineer I (On-Call)
On-sitePortland, Oregon, United States
Job Summary
Carry a portable radio to respond to all engineering service calls, prioritizing guest requests while maintaining hotel equipment in an efficient, safe manner. Perform specialized maintenance and repairs across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems, including handling elevator breakdowns and emergency situations like fire alarms or power failures. Make daily rounds of the property to ensure everything is in working order, complete work order requests, and document parts used or needed. Monitor engineering functions during weekends and evenings when full staff is unavailable, maintain proper records for preventive maintenance programs, and report any unsafe conditions to leadership.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma, plus two years or its equivalent in trade school or training in building maintenance/construction
- Minimum four years experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry or building maintenance
- Must have basic working knowledge in the following areas: general plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures, and tiling painting -prep to finish basic carpentry groundskeeping
- Must be able to read written communiques, LED read-outs, meters, and computer screens
- Must be able to pull levers and rotate knobs, work with arms raised above head and to handle and assemble small parts using basic hand and power tools
- Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized
- Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person
- Must be able to lift 75lbs. throughout an 8-hour shift
- Must be able to crawl into and through small spaces, climb ladders, support and carry loads of 75lbs.
- May be required to drive
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