The Lofton Hotel
Job Description

JOB TITLE: Engineer II

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

SUPERVISOR: Chief Engineer

UPDATED: June 2024

POSITION PURPOSE: Keep all building and equipment in good repair with a minimum of down time by providing day-to-day maintenance and preventative maintenance of the hotel under the direction of Chief Engineer and/or Senior Plant. Continually work towards and support the improvement of engineering services to both guests and associates while sharing day-to-day knowledge and skills. The hotel functions 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All associates must realize and be aware that at times it may be necessary to change shifts to meet business demands.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Perform daily shift reports.

2. Document all calls in the Engineer's log.

3. Monitor and close out calls through Operator.

4. Follow all OSHA standards and procedures.

5. Maintain interior and exterior of building.

6. Promote excellent guest/associate rapport by reacting promptly, efficiently and courteously to all guests and associate requests.

7. Perform PM on all FF&E.

8. Assist in cost control: Heat, Power, Light, Sewer and Water.

9. Troubleshoot, repair and or maintain the following:

All building and FF&E

HVAC; Heating, Ventilation, Air conditioning, and Refrigeration equipment

Electrical systems

Mechanical equipment, i.e. motors, starters, pumps, fans, generators and chillers

Plumbing and drains

Pneumatic and electronic systems and controls

10. Ensure appropriate standards of conduct, hygiene, uniforms and appearance are maintained.

11. Represent the hotel with professionalism and decorum.

12. Make recommendations to his/her supervisor regarding improved methods and procedures to have a positive impact on guest/associate satisfaction.

13. Attend all required Engineering Department and other meetings.

14. Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

2. Previous engineering experience preferred.

3. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as Lockout Tag Out, MSDS, safety awareness information, maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.

4. Must be able to communicate effectively with guests and associates

5. Must be able to work as an independent mechanic

6. Must be able to analyze problems, identify course of action and implement solutions.

7. Represent the company in a courteous and well-groomed manner.

8. Must be punched in, in uniform and ready for work as scheduled.

9. Must be able to use and understand hand and power tools.

10. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, lift, grasp, twist and stretch.

11. Must be flexible with a positive attitude.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

1. Average hours per week: 40

2. Tools and equipment used in this position:

Tool/Equipment

Occasionally

Frequently

Continuously

Hand Tools

X

Power Tools

X

Meters

X

Torches

X

Computer

X

3. Percentage of time during the normal work day the employee is required to:

Sit:

2%

Twist:

15%

Stand:

60%

Crawl:

2%

Walk:

60%

Kneel:

5%

Lift:

15%

Drive:

0%

Squat:

5%

Climb:

10%

Bend:

20%

Reach:

5%

4. Maximum consecutive time during the normal workday for each activity:

Sit:

30 min

Twist:

30 min

Stand:

2 hrs

Crawl:

5 min

Walk:

6 hrs

Kneel:

15 min

Lift:

20 min

Drive:

Squat:

5 min

Climb:

30 min

Bend:

20 min

Reach:

30 min

5. The weight required to be lifted each normal workday. (Occasionally 1-33%,

Frequently 34-66%, Continuously 67-100%)

Weight

Not Required

Occasionally

Frequently

Continuously

Up to 10 lbs.

X

Up to 20 lbs.

X

Up to 35 lbs.

X

Up to 50 lbs.

X

Up to 75 lbs.

X

Up to 100 lbs.

X

Over 100 lbs.

X

Lifting and carrying requirements:

6. Repetitive use of hands:

Simple grasping:

50%

Normal weight:

0-10 lbs

Frequency:

20 x hr

Pushing and pulling:

30%

Normal weight:

1-50 lbs

Frequency:

5 x day

Fine manipulation:

60%

7. Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, touch, hearing):

All of the above

8. Environmental factors of each normal workday:

Time spent:

Inside:

95%

Outside:

5%

Atmosphere:

Fumes:

X

Odors:

X

Dust:

X

Gas:

X

Special Hazards:

Mechanical:

X

Electrical:

X

Chemical:

X

Other:

X

Temperature:

-15 to +120

Humidity:

20-100