Hotel Engineer II - Shift (Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club)

About the role

Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club in Palm Beach, Aruba is hiring an Engineer II for a shift. The engineer responds to guest repair requests, resolves maintenance issues with little to no supervision, performs preventive maintenance and carries out mid-level troubleshooting of MEP systems. The role also includes Engineer on Duty duties such as readings and rounds.

Key responsibilities

• Respond to and resolve guest repair requests, communicating with guests and customers with little to no supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication, and visually inspect tools, equipment and machines.
• Carry equipment such as tools and radios, and identify, locate and operate shut-off valves for equipment and buildings.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, requisition parts and supplies, and communicate daily activities and problems to other shifts through approved programs.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps and motors, plumbing (plunge toilets, unclogging drains), electrical items, lamps, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, switches and outlets, and other guestroom items.
• Program TVs, perform general housekeeping and engineering-related duties, and assist with surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, and filter replacement.
• Use the Lockout/Tagout system before maintenance work, and troubleshoot hotel MEP systems.
• Train and mentor other engineers (e.g. Engineer I), and perform Engineer on Duty readings and rounds.
• Follow safety and security policies, complete safety training, store flammable materials safely, and treat guests professionally.

Required profile

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and vocational or technical background.
• At least 2 years of hotel engineering/maintenance experience.
• Experience in general maintenance, exterior and interior surface preparation and painting preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to train and mentor other engineers.

Required skills

• Proficiency in one and above-average skills in two of: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, general building management.
• Solid knowledge of safe use of hand and power tools and basic ability to repair or replace PVC and copper pipe (including soldering).
• Working knowledge of engineering computer programs for preventative maintenance and energy management.
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) certification and compliance with applicable state and federal certification/licensing requirements.