Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer

ABOUT US

At Courtyard, we’re passionate about better serving the needs of travelers everywhere. It’s what inspired us to create the first hotel designed specifically for business travelers, and it’s why the Courtyard experience today empowers our guests, no matter the purpose of their trip. We’re looking for achievers who are passionate about providing a guest experience that goes above and beyond, enjoy being part of a small yet ambitious team, and love learning how to always improve – all while having fun.

• Display basic proficiency in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and/or general building.
• Perform all surface preparation and painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area.
• Test, troubleshoot, and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing AND electrical components 
• Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping as well as external landscaping sprinklers.
• Perform general engineering-related inventory duties.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION & SAFETY

• Maintain a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems and be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of the Fire and Emergency Rescue Teams.
• Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., Fire and Emergency Response Team, evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters) in order to preserve the building and its systems during the emergency and act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status.
• Store all flammable materials in OSHA and EPA approved containment devices.

INSTALL, MAINTAIN & REPAIR 

• Respond and attend to guest repair requests.
• Organize all painting and maintenance areas properly utilizing the appropriate methods and supplies.
• Clean all tools and equipment and return to the shop and secure in the proper area.
• Clean, lubricate, protect and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. 
• Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance in a timely manner. 

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

• Clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management. 
• Observe energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds. 
• Look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to the Engineering Management.

REOCRD & LOGS

• Maintain the preventive maintenance records, inspections, and rounds using a computer management system.
• Maintain a proper inventory of parts, materials, equipment, tools, and supplies necessary to perform his/her job.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Assure each day’s activities and problems that occur are communicated to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
• Read, log, track and interpret readings from meters, gauges and other measuring devices in accordance with inspection and rounds procedures.
• Assist in the compilation of data for preventive maintenance inspection records.