Job Overview:Responsible for repair and service of all mechanical equipment in property including refrigeration equipment, assist General Manager with the supervision of the department.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform general repair and maintenance of any and all equipment found in and around the hotel.
• Specific work areas will be assigned as needed to each employee, based on skill level and experience.
• Accurate record keeping on assigned tasks is required.
• Ensure that all safety systems are operable.
• Respond to guest room calls as required.
• Assist laundry mechanic and preventative maintenance mechanic as required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Specific Job Knowledge and Skills: The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Must have ability to estimate cost on projects related to refrigeration, HVAC, heating and machinery.
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their comparable state and local laws (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA.

Physical Demands:

• Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems; however, must be able to work in extreme temperatures like freezers (-10F) and kitchens (+110F), possibly for one hour or more.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 2 hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments and other locations of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must have the ability to bend, squat and frequently lift 50 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Repetitive motions: substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hand, and/or fingers.
• Machine operators: (without inspection), mechanics, skilled trades people. Works with lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach. Also, mechanics and skilled tradespeople and those who do work of a non-repetitive in nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.
• Mobile equipment operators: those who operate cars, trucks, cranes, forklifts and high lift equipment.
• The worker is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the surrounding noise level.
• The worker is subject to hazards includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation
• The worker is subject to oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.
• The worker may be required to wear a respirator.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors and subordinates.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, electric typewriter, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly and other office equipment as needed.

Other Expectations:

• Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. This includes nights, weekends and/or holidays.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).
• Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.
• Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent education required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must have a minimum of five years hands on experience as a mechanic working on HVAC equipment, pumps, refrigeration equipment, boilers, and control systems.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits. First class operating engineer's license for boilers and a/c is required.
• All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Spire Hospitality standards.