Maintenance Engineer II - Hotel Polaris

Are you ready to help shape the future of travel and hospitality at the new Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy? Hotel Polaris is seeking an exceptional Hotel Maintenance Engineer II to join our team and play a vital role in shaping the success of Hotel Polaris, an instant icon on the hospitality landscape of Colorado Springs. Your efforts significantly influence the unique and distinctive experiences we seek to deliver to our guests and team members alike. We're looking for someone who wants to be a part of something bigger and shares our passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences, nurturing a vibrant company culture, and building strong connections with our communities.

• →Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• →Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• →Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
• →Always maintain positive guest relations.
• →Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
• →Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
• →Receive daily work assignments from Director of Engineering/Manager and review priorities and special projects.
• →Organize materials, tools and equipment to perform daily assignments.
• →Maintain timelines and work schedule in accordance with the preventive maintenance program.
• →Check work orders and night report for any problems. Make rounds checking these problem areas and note any information needed or safety concerns in the resort.
• →Schedule work in accordance with preventive maintenance program in rooms, coordinating with the Executive Housekeeper and Front Office.
• →Perform electrical work orders:
  • →Replace light switches.
  • →Reset circuit breakers.
  • →Replace wall plug receptacles.
  • →Replace fluorescent light ballast.
  • →Use test equipment, ohmmeter, voltage tester, amp probe.
• →Perform plumbing work orders:
  • →Unplug sinks, toilets, garbage disposals and drain lines.
  • →Repair or replace valves, gate, globe, ball, solenoid valves.
  • →Replace washer, gaskets, vacuum breakers, toilet seals.
  • →Work with different types of pipe including conduit, copper, black, cast iron and pipe hangers.
• →Perform Preventive Maintenance work orders:
  • →Monitor and maintain all laundry equipment.
  • →Monitor and maintain all kitchen equipment.
  • →Maintain guestrooms using Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program Punch List.
  • →Change air-conditioning filters every 3 months.
  • →Check HVAC equipment: change filters, belts, bearings and lubricate as necessary. Also check for unusual noise or vibration, adjusting as necessary.
  • →Change or repair locks as needed.
  • →Check and test-run emergency generator weekly.
• →Perform general maintenance to guestrooms and public areas.
• →Assist electrician, carpenter, plumber and painter in all phases of repair work
• →Assist other engineering personnel as instructed by Manager in regard to routine and preventive maintenance.
• →Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area to include:
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  • →Requisition (receipt and storage).
  • →Trash removal and clean up.
• →Maintain the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools.
• →Handle chemicals for designated uses/surfaces.
• →Ensure security of any assigned keys.
• →Snow removal.

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in commercial electricity, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• Working knowledge of all electrical supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling and disposal.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Blueprints and wiring schematics.
  • Power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to thirty five (35) feet.
• Ability to lift minimum fifty (50) pounds
• Ability to pass Certified Pool Operator training course.
• Ability to learn and understand all life safety systems.
• Experience at a comparable AAA Four Diamond/Four Star hotel and/or resort is highly desired.
• Provide legible communication and directions.
• Compute mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers).
• Fluency in job related English, both verbal and non-verbal.
• A qualified applicant is a “people person” who is flexible with their schedule, loves to troubleshoot, and knows a thing or two about safety, facility repairs, and maintenance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Electrical and HVAC certifications.