Maintenance Engineer III

Fairmont Olympic Hotel is seeking a dedicated and talented Engineer III to join our engineering and maintenance team. Are you a skilled engineer with a passion for creating beautiful spaces? Join the Engineering team at The Fairmont Olympic Hotel and contribute to up-keep of the grand dame of Seattle!

What is in it for you:

• $31.26 per hour
• Employee travel program offering discounted rates in Fairmont’s and Accor worldwide
• Parking/Commuting Discounts
• Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Medical, dental, vison insurance available for all full-time colleagues and their families. Additional supplemental insurance available. Free base employee only medical insurance
• 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Engineering Assistant Director, responsibilities and essential job functions as Senior Plant Mechanic on staff include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
• Troubleshooting mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic and electrical systems
• Provide PMs and service on Laundry Valet Equipment (Pressers, dry-cleaning, dryers and washers)
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually PMs on HVAC (AHUs, EFs, SFs, Cooling Towers), 12th Floor FCUs, Health Club Equipment (cardio fitness, pool & spa) and Kitchen Equipment (clean drains, grease traps, gas/charcoal burners, steam/water solenoids)
• Monitor building systems via Building Automation System and assist in performing routine maintenance on the controls for all HVAC Equipment
• Qualify & Perform Engineering Shift Duties as necessary

Qualifications:

• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Must be able to use computer for routine documentation/presentation and research solutions to problems (parts source and procedures)
• Must be able to stand, walk 2/3 of the working shift which is flexible to meet the needs of the department and hotel
• Ability to learn to read and understand blue prints
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in either written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Previous experience in hospitality industry is an asset
• Previous experience desired with operating a pool and spa
• 3 to 5 years of experience required working in an environment troubleshooting mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide necessary electric repair and maintenance to motors, starters, breakers and associated equipment throughout the entire building.
• Ability to provide PMs of all electrical equipment and updating of appropriate logs.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance in guestrooms such as FCUs on a 4-pipe system, TV on a central distribution Sonifi System, toilet/faucet/shower/drains, and telephone
• Ability to assist operating engineer as needed
• Ability to take meter readings, record temperatures and pressures in heating and cooling plant and analyze data to determine focused repair tasks.
• Ability to participate in energy conservation programs in the hotel.
• Graduate of Building Operator’s Course Level I & II or Pool Operator’s Course or approved Refrigeration/HVAC/Electrical Course are a plus
• After two years in this position as Plant III, an individual desiring to further their engineering career can qualify with satisfactory performance as a Plant II, by qualifying and performing shift duties as well as completing two of the following: 1) complete the Building Operator’s Course Level I, 2) complete Building Operator’s Course Level II, 3) complete Operator’s Course for Pool/Spa Operations, or 4) complete an approved Refrigeration/HVAC/Electrical Course.

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift
• Periodic belly crawling, crawling through holes and small openings and crawling over and under pipes in restricted spaces
• Able to use appropriate personal protection equipment to:
  • lift anywhere from 10 to 50 pounds routinely,
  • knowledge to rig material handling equipment to maneuver equipment heavier than 50 pounds safely
  • work around noisy machinery, air compressors, motors, etc during operation
  • work around fumes or airborne particles
  • handle toxic or caustic chemicals
• Wet or humid conditions inside as well as outdoor weather conditions

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All offers contingent on background check and E-Verify.

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