Engineer I

Loews Coral Gables Hotel Maintenance Technician

Loews Coral Gables Hotel features 242 guestrooms, including 23 beautifully designed suites, 30,0000 square feet of indoor/outdoor flexible meeting space, an expansive 9th floor pool deck, four Miami-inspired dining outlets and more.

Located just four blocks from the Gables' iconic Miracle Mile, the hotel is the centerpiece of The Plaza Coral Gables, a 2.1 million square foot mixed-use development showcasing retail space, dining and entertainment experiences.

Loews Coral Gables Hotel is the second Loews Hotel to open in South Florida, joining 25 other properties across the US and Canada that make up the Loews Hotels & Co portfolio.

General

• Performs work requiring the specialized skills of at least one of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration, kitchen/laundry, carpentry, paint/wall covers, locksmith, in addition to performing other general maintenance duties.
• Responsible for all maintenance for the primary trade, area of expertise
• Provides supervision and training to subordinate engineering positions
• Responds to trouble/complaint/maintenance request calls throughout the hotel and grounds when directed to do so by supervisor
• May work with hazardous materials and chemicals in the performance of duty
• Uses tools, equipment, materials and chemicals safely and efficiently according to manufacturers instructions/MSDS requirements
• Checks clipboard and Maintenance Requests lists, daily for work assignments, at the beginning of and throughout each shift
• Communicates status of job assignments and maintenance requests to supervisor
• Notifies supervisor/dispatcher as required upon completion of work assignment
• Completes appropriate records associated with work performed
• Makes minor repairs to equipment brought into the shop
• May assist in performing the duties of dispatcher as needed
• May assist/perform minor set-up duties for functions throughout the hotel and grounds
• Is completely familiar with Hotel Emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accurately during any emergency situation that may arise
• Other duties as assigned

Supportive Functions and Responsibilities

• Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times
• Notifies appropriate individuals promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees
• Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Complies with hotel and department standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Qualifications:

• Post high school training in engineering/maintenance related discipline
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Strong mechanical background with minimum 2 years hands on experience in maintenance related activity, requiring journey level responsibility. Hospitality preferred
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift (up to 75 lbs.) repetitively
• Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays
• Must be guest oriented and possess excellent hospitality skills