Maintenance Engineer - Omni Hotels & Resorts

A substantial part of the 200-acre Viking Lakes mixed-use development, this destination is home to the Minnesota Vikings headquarters, Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center and TCO Stadium. The location is easily accessible from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Mall of America and airport, with additional uses for the planned development to include corporate offices, retail, restaurants and entertainment.

The 320-room luxury hotel features more than 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and pre-function space, including a 7,500-square-foot ballroom, a 4,410-square-foot event center and six two-story hospitality lounges for groups and meeting planners to utilize. From small board meetings, conferences and large galas or special events to Sunday football tailgates and more, the Omni Viking Lakes Hotel accommodates groups of all sizes with its robust meetings offerings, multiple food and beverage venues, a signature spa and state-of-the-art fitness facilities.

To ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained hotel/resort environment. Contribute to the construction and maintenance of strong and long-lasting buildings and products.

• Inspect facilities periodically to determine problems and necessary maintenance.
• Perform inspections and routine maintenance on building systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning plumbing and electrical, hydraulic, etc.), including replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits. Use specialized measuring and diagnostic devices to evaluate how electrical equipment is working, building, or calibrating instrumentation.
• Contribute to the development of maintenance budget and ensure compliance.
• Monitor inventory of materials and equipment.
• Participate in coordination of projects (e.g., renovations).
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary.
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for maintenance.
• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities.
• Execute plans of electrical wiring for well-functioning lighting, intercom, and other electrical systems. Set up electrical exhibits.
• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures and equipment for alarm and other systems, safety, and distribution components (e.g., switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.).
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components.
• Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
• Maintain all electrical equipment throughout the property.
• Provide technical assistance to other engineers as necessary.
• Receive direction from engineering management on daily assignments or projects and complete within the time and manner specified or in accordance with hotel needs.
• Receive direction for house calls via radio and respond promptly and appropriately.
• Understand and be able to receive and update work requests from the work request system (Synergy).
• Complete appropriate documents and logs for work assigned daily or as a project.
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni fire alarm procedures and other emergencies.
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni Hotel rules and regulations.
• Have a thorough understanding of the importance of Lock out Tag out, the dangers of arc flashes and other precautions that need to be taken around equipment.
• Maintain all equipment according to equipment preventive maintenance program.
• Make all repairs according to manufacture specifications.
• Understand how to detect trends that indicate developing issues.
• Clean all work areas after completing a job.
• Uphold all Omni Associate policies regarding standards of appearance and having a neat, professional appearance.

Qualifications:

• Diploma in relevant vocational training or successfully completed apprenticeship as an electrician. Valid license to practice profession.
• Minimum five years’ experience in industrial and/or commercial electrical systems. HVAC professional certification is preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of all building systems (electrical, heating).
• A willingness to always abide by health & safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to assist all guests with a friendly and outgoing demeanor.
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage assigned work.
• Demonstrate understanding of budgeting and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills. Must be able to fully understand, read and write in the English language.

• Required to work various shifts as project and resort needs dictate, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to properly prioritize workload in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of equipment and components and work independently in areas where there is a high concentration of specific types of equipment. 

Physical Requirements:

• Move, bend, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects of moderate to heavy weight without assistance. Stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift.
• Responds quickly to sounds. Moves safely over uneven terrain. Identify and respond to dangerous situations. Safely climb ladders while carrying moderate to heavy weight. Wear personal protective equipment when required.

Working Environment:

• Interior of hotel, and in all areas of the resort. Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

Tools & Equipment:

• Power tools and general engineering tools for HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment.
• Multi-Meter (Class III, UL Listed)
• Desktop computer, printer, telephone, fax, copier, telephone, to include other office supplies and equipment.