Engineer

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 800-room hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting & function space, with a sky bridge connecting to the 800,000 square foot Kansas City Convention Center. The hotel marks the first hotel catering to groups & meetings to open in more than 20 years in Kansas City. Two signature restaurants, a Grab & Go bakery and a rooftop lounge will round out this all glass, 24 story hotel, which stands out on the city's skyline. Loews Kansas City is located at the cornerstone of an already vibrant and continuously growing downtown Kansas City.General

• Performs work requiring the basic skills in most of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HV AC, carpentry, paint/wall cover, locksmith, in addition to performing other general maintenance duties
• Responsible for all maintenance for the primary trade, area of expertise
• Provides supervision and training to subordinate engineering positions
• Responds to trouble/complaint/maintenance request calls throughout the hotel and grounds when directed to do so by supervisor
• May work with hazardous materials and chemicals in the performance of duties
• Uses tools, equipment, materials and chemicals safely and efficiently according to manufacturers instructions/MSDS requirements
• Checks clipboard and Maintenance Requests lists, daily for work assignments, at the beginning of and throughout each shift
• Communicates status of job assignments and maintenance requests to supervisor
• Notifies supervisor/dispatcher as required upon completion of work assignment
• Completes appropriate records associated with work perform
• Makes minor repairs to equipment brought into the shop
• May assist in performing the duties of dispatcher as needed
• May assist/perform minor set-up duties for functions throughout the hotel and grounds
• Is completely familiar with Hotel Emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accurately
• Supportive Functions and Responsibilities
• Promotes and applies teamwork skill at all times
• Notifies appropriate individuals promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significance
• Is polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
• Maintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work area
• Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
• Complies with required safety regulations and procedures
• Complies with hotel and department standards, policies and rules
• Recycles whenever possible
• Remains current with hotel information and changes
• Complies with hotel uniform and grooming standardsSpecific Job Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe 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:
  • Post high school training in engineering/maintenance related discipline
  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
  • Strong mechanical background with minimum 2 years hands on experience in maintenance related activity. Previous hospitality experience required.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, and lift ( up to 75 lbs.) repetitively
  • Ability to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays
  • Must be guest oriented and possess excellent hospitality skillsQualifications
    • High school diploma or its equivalent preferred

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