Maintenance Engineer Jobs in New York

The Bryant Park Hotel is looking for a Maintenance Engineer. This position is a hands-on working engineer position, able to do some painting, light electrical and light plumbing work.

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering and Security

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language.

2. Advanced vocational training plus two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. The ideal candidate will possess an FDNY Q01 license.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Perform repairs, painting and maintenance work to ensure hotel maintenance quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems.
• Removal of trash as required
• Execute Standard Operating Procedures developed by Engineering Department
• Execute Preventative Maintenance Program developed by Engineering Department
• Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
• Conduct day to day operation of various electrical, mechanical, plumbing and HVAC systems for the hotel
• Conduct inventory of material and spare parts used as directed
• Participate in fire drills, and testing of fire, life and safety systems
• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
• Participate in required training and meetings
• Rate of pay range is $28-$32 per hour based on experience level. Upper end of range requires possession of FDNY Q01 and Fire and Life Safety Director certification

Other requirements:

Mandatory:

• Must possess high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years working with basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems and equipment
• Must possess basic knowledge of building systems
• Must possess basic knowledge of painting and finishing work
• Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 10-100 pounds
• Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
• Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other supervisors, hotel staff and hotel guests.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive their instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• Will be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person