Hotel Engineer - Crescent Hotels and Resorts
Fairfax, VA
About the Job
Description
At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests
More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do! We understand what it takes to be a part of something great
We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey
Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that ‘feed your inner explorer’, we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need
We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong
We Care
Shine Bright
We are looking for our next great team member to join our Engineering team
We are committed to providing you with: + Highly competitive wages + An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members + 401K matching program for eligible associates + Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members
Here is what you will be doing each day:
As our Engineer, you will perform general maintenance work to ensure hotel maintenance quality standards are achieved and maintained
You’ll also:
Assist with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard
Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g., "room care")
Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement
Assist in checking and making routine repairs and assist on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks, and laundry equipment
Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening)
Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows and counters
Paint and finish furniture and fixtures if needed
Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction
Exposure to extreme temperatures
Operation of heavy machinery
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have the ability to communicate in English
Self-starting personality with an even disposition
Maintain a professional appearance and manner at all times
Can communicate well with guests
Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co- workers with their job duties and be a team player
Climbing, reading, standing, walking and routinely lifting 25 lbs to 50 lbs
Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Our customers are what we are about
One of the keys to a positive guest experience is positive interaction with Crescent staff
It is essential that you remain professional at all times, and that you treat all guests and associates with courtesy and respect, under all circumstances
Every Crescent associate is a guest relations ambassador, every working minute of every day
Work Habits: In order to maintain a positive guest and associate experience, your work habits should always meet and strive to exceed hotel standards for work procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality and attendance
You should be adaptable to change in your work area and in hotel procedures with a willingness to learn new skills and/or improve existing ones, have the ability to solve routine problems that occur on the job and ask for help whenever you are not sure how to do something
Safety & Security: The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent
Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns
NOTE: This description excludes non-essential and marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the fundamental job duties
Furthermore, the specific examples in each section are not intended to be all-inclusive
Rather, they represent the typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully
Other job-related duties may be assigned by the associate’s supervisor
Furthermore, this description is subject to change, in the sole discretion of the Company, and in no way creates an employment contract, implied or otherwise; each associate remains, at all times, an “at will” associate
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
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Team Player:
Works well as a member of a group +
Loyal:
Shows firm and constant support to a cause +
Enthusiastic:
Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest +
Detail Oriented:
Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well +
Dedicated:
Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred
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Self-Starter:
Inspired to perform without outside help +
Entrepreneurial Spirit:
Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business +
Goal Completion:
Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks +
Ability to Make an Impact:
Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization +
Flexibility:
Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)