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Omni Hotels Engineer 1 in Los Angeles, California
Location
Los Angeles Hotel
From sunny beaches to world-class entertainment, the city of Los Angeles is a great place to live, work and play. The four-diamond Omni Los Angeles Hotel is located in downtown’s cultural district. The hotel is adjacent to the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, MOCA and numerous other entertainment destinations.
Currently ranked #1 by Trip Advisor for Best Downtown Hotels in Los Angeles, the Omni Los Angeles strives to provide the highest quality product and customer service to each and every guest. Omni Hotels & Resorts believes in The Power of One, the practice of empowering every associate to do their best to ensure our guests feel comfortable and appreciated. This philosophy is the reason why the Omni Los Angeles has been so successful in customer satisfaction throughout the years. It is our mission to inspire and reward our associates, and we are committed to being the employer of choice in the hospitality industry. If you are a friendly, motivated individual, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel may be your perfect match.
Job Description
Maintain, repair and clean mechanical areas/equipment, handle guestroom problems, perform preventative maintenance. Operate on pressure boilers. Assist with other trade mechanics in their duties to ensure a safe, clean and well-maintained hotel.
Responsibilities
Work with trade mechanics as required to help with repairs and maintenance on guestrooms, caulk bathrooms, cleaning cooling towers, replacing burned out lights. Perform minor shop repairs, small electric repairs (switches and outlet replacements). Provide and plug in extension cords. Clamp on lights for exhibit set ups, occasional painting and wall covering repair.
Change filters on air handling equipment.
Clean and paint various areas throughout the hotel, as assigned.
Set up/breakdown of equipment needed to perform job function.
Follow SOPs and guidelines for performing duties.
Maintain complete knowledge and comply with hotel policies and departmental policies and procedures for the safe and efficient operation of the hotel facilities.
Other special duties as assigned.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS :
Perform the necessary repairs to moderately complex equipment such as vacuum cleaners, toasters, lamps and small appliances as needed. Work is performed in a workshop environment and requires working at a workbench.
Assist in the training of other engineers in operation, maintenance and repair of hotel equipment.
Due to the nature of the business, the Shift Engineer may be required to do other job duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor, such as assisting other trades.
Assist in planning of work schedules and coordination of preventive maintenance tasks.
Assist in ordering of repair parts and supplies necessary for the orderly execution of duties. Communicate needs to Director of Engineering.
Willingness to be cross-trained in other trades within engineering.
Qualifications
Previous maintenance experience required, hotel experience.
One year of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment experience is required, commercial refrigeration experience is a plus.
Previous experience with response to emergency situations is required.
Good communication, attention to detail, time management, computer and guest satisfaction skills are required.
The ability to stand/walk for long periods of time.
The ability to crawl for short periods of time.
The ability to bend, reach over-head, squat, kneel for extended periods of time.
The ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
The ability to utilize step stools and ladders.
Skills:
Basic knowledge of skilled trade activities in plumbing, repairing walls, carpentry, electrical and mechanical work and painting.
Some basic knowledge in reading blueprints and schematics.
Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
Skilled in the use of a variety of trade tools, both manual and electrical.
Skilled in estimating time and materials for job assignments.
Basic ability to clear drains and maintain drains and use of associated equipment.
Working knowledge of cleaning swimming pool system.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding or use a man lift to work at heights up to 30 feet, often times reaching above head for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform duties in confined spaces and in awkward positions.
Ability to perform task requiring bending, stooping, kneeling and walking significant distances.
Ability to stand, walk and continuously perform essential job functions during the duration of the work shift.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom require patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and solve customers concerns.
Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
Ability to work cohesively with a diverse work force and clientele.
Ability to perform job functions with minimal supervision.
Ability to learn and take directions from co-workers, supervisors and managers on duty (i.e., trade mechanics).
Pay rate: $25.78 - $28.65/hr. The pay scale provided is a range that Omni Hotels & Resorts reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on a candidate’s qualifications and/or experience
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance initiative for hiring. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
Job LocationsUS-CA-Los Angeles
Posted Date1 week ago(6/18/2024 12:49 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-111287
of Openings 1
Category (Portal Searching) Engineering