Engineering II (Finance)

Job Description Summary

Maintenance II is responsible for keeping the facility operating and repairing any problems when they are discovered before they have a chance to worsen. This position will perform maintenance and repairs, and preventative maintenance, to all areas of the hotel.

Job Description

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:
• Attend breakdowns, identify faults and problem solve, with minimal downtime to production.
• Carry out diagnosis of faults, the maintenance and repairs to all types of equipment in a safe, timely and professional manner and return equipment to operational service.
• Estimate the length of time required to complete a job and likely consequences of failure to complete work within required timescales.
• Identify and escalate any activity that has the potential to cause harm or damage.
• Report breakdown root causes, equipment faults and concerns to management.
• Ensure all work is undertaken to a high-quality standard and adheres to all quality standard regulations.
• Ensure company targets are met in respect of quality of parts produced.
• Assist in the development of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Carry out PPM schedules as necessary and planned work orders as required and provide feedback to develop the system.
• Assist with the moving, installation, repositioning of machines and equipment.
• Make full use of the computerized maintenance management system.
• Plan and prioritize workload to support production and ensure efficient use of working time.
• Fill in job tickets/log completion of work on the computerized maintenance management system.
• Operate Forklift Truck and lifting equipment.
• Ensure all personal protective equipment is identified, always available, correctly used and all associated problems are reported to management.
• Promote environmental issues and ensure all company procedures are understood and followed.
• Undertake continuous training and development.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems.
• Independently determine approach and assigned tasks.
• Adhere to federal, state and local safety regulations, brand standards and other compliance requirements.
• Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor.
• Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc.
• Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Dealing with reasonable complaints/requests with professionalism and patience.
• Always display professional appearance and demeanor.
• Attend departmental pre-shift and mandatory meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Ability to perform work without direct supervision and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to deliver high quality customer service and respond to customer needs.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team to reach common goals.
• Perform other job duties as requested by supervisors/managers as other job duties may be assigned as needed.
• Understanding Sonesta's company and safety policies and maintain compliance with OSHA and the health department requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Valid Driver's License preferred.
• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances.
• Professional verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Prioritization and time management skills.

Work Environment:
• Interior and exterior of buildings with potential for guests facing contact.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures inside and outside of the building.

Physical Demands:
• Must be able to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or more than 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, stooping and reaching.
• Ability to stand during the entire shift.

Expected Hours of Work:
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be
required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
• You must be flexible to work various days and various shifts of the week to include weekends, holidays, days, nights and overnight.
• Ten-to-twelve-hour shifts are sometimes required.

Travel:
• No travel required.

Education and Experience:
• Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc. preferred.
• Trade school and/or college course work in related field preferred.
• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
• Highschool diploma or GED required.
• Previous hotel experience or customer experience preferred.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

$37.00-$39.00 - Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors including but not limited to job related knowledge, skills, and job specific/overall experience.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.