Lead Maintenance Engineer

Embassy Suites Irvine is part of the amazing Sage Hospitality portfolio where we dare to be different; not only in the experience we provide our guests, but also in the experiences we provide our associates. We believe in being true to ourselves and employing our passions. We are not just looking for associates; we are looking for, genuinely enthusiastic, and creative daydreamers who want to share their passion with others and the community!

The Embassy Suites Irvine Orange County Airport is in the heart of Orange County best known for our proximity to the Orange County Airport. Honoring the Southern California lifestyle, we are center to attractions like OC Great Park, Newport & Laguna Beach and Disneyland & California Adventure Parks! We pride ourselves on being committed to serving our guests from all walks of life.

We are an energetic, diverse and close nit team that has a blast creating extraordinary experiences for our guests and fellow associates.

The Perks:

• Hilton Hotel discounts world wide

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full time employees only)

• 401(k) (full time employees only)

• Lunch daily

At Sage we create a culture of belonging. Our team members serve with creativity, and passion. Sage associates execute unforgettable experiences and take pride in our communities. We set new standards in hospitality.

Oversee department operations in absence Chief Engineer. Uphold and enforce safety standards. Supervise maintenance team, assign and delegate work orders and projects, inspect work as need. Provide regular feedback to maintenance team. Discuss and make suggestions regarding talent to Chief Engineer, challenges, and process improvements. Act as advisor to Chief Engineer and hotel management in areas of specialty. Perform department, office, business, and administrative duties as assigned. Train maintenance team. Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner. Perform all essential functions of Maintenance Technician 1 and 2 plus special skills in a particular trade: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner.

• Perform maintenance and repairs in specialized areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC.
• Perform all essential functions of a Maintenance Technician 1 and 2.
• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e. weekends and evenings).
• Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift.
• Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
• Handle elevator breakdowns.
• Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and the Request Program.
• Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.
• Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma, plus two years or its equivalent in trade school or training in building maintenance/construction

Experience

Minimum four years experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry or building maintenance.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic working knowledge in the following areas: general plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures, and tiling painting -prep to finish basic carpentry groundskeeping.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to read written communiques, LED read-outs, meters, and computer screens.
• Must be able to pull levers and rotate knobs, work with arms raised above head and to handle and assemble small parts using basic hand and power tools.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.
• Must be able to lift 75lbs. throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to crawl into and through small spaces, climb ladders, support and carry loads of 75lbs.
• May be required to drive.

Environment

Indoor exposure to both stable and extreme variance of hot and cold temperatures. Outside exposure to all weather elements and extreme fluctuations of temperature. Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.