Engineering Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the day-to-day operational efficiency of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the day-to-day operational efficiency of the section.
• Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools kitchen electrical mechanical plumbing fire protection kitchen and refrigeration equipment.
• Visually inspect tools equipment or machines. Carry equipment (e.g. tools radio). Identify locate and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs valves for buildings.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition of parts and supplies as needed.
• Communicate each days activities and problems that occur using approved communication programs and standards.
• Display basic knowledge or ability and knowledge in the following categories: air conditioning and refrigeration electrical mechanical plumbingfire protection pneumatic/electronic systems and controls kitchen equipment vehicles energy conservation and/or general building.
• Test troubleshoot and perform repair of all types of equipment plumbing electrical components including lamps cosmetic items extension cords vacuum cleaners internet devices replace electrical switches and outlets fan-coil units kitchen equipment and other guestroom items.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures;
• Report any maintenance problems safety hazards accidents or injuries;
• Complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Adhere to quality expectations and standards. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others support team to reach common goals and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Speak with others using clear and professional language.
• Enter and locate work-related information using computers. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.
• Attends immediately to and ensures the completion of emergency repairs.
• Initiates attendance to emergency calls immediately in all phases of engineering works.
• Coordinates and cooperates with other engineering staff where necessary.
• Strictly observes energy conservation procedures at all times.
• Observes meticulously the No Smoking policy and all regulations regarding Safety at Work at all times.
• Keeps updates of daily events especially Banquets and Guestroom status giving emphasis to VIPs.
• Ensures coordination with other operating departments in the implementation of repair and maintenance schedules.
• Performs daily rounds of inspection in the entire building giving particular attention to defective or deficient life safety features and observe closely the condition of all operating facilities and equipment.
• Ensures that all standby units are readily available for operation.
• Reports immediately to his superior all defects and deficiencies noticed during inspection and without delay commence the immediate rectification.
• Controls effective daily consumption and materials utilization.
• Reports the completion of all projects and work assignments.
• Keeps himself updated on all projects or activity status within the department.
• Familiarizes with all rules and regulations regarding safety at work and observes these meticulously at all times.
• Maintains logbook of activities with accurate time and details.
• Assists the Shift Duty Engineer and Maintenance Engineer in periodic maintenance check-ups and repairs.
• Ensures neatness in appearance proper personal hygiene wearing of complete prescribed uniform and polished black shoes in the workplace at all times.
• Observes punctuality in the workplace.
• Emphasizes good personal behavior as per guidelines laid down in the Employee Handbook and promotes teamwork always.
• Follows strictly all policies and procedures of the hotel and the Engineering Department.
• Attends Engineering meetings and other hotel requirements regularly.
• Acts as member of the fire fighting team in case of fire or other emergencies.
• Keeps a close watch on spare parts/supplies required and advise the Shift Duty Engineer beforehand to reorder in order to have at anytime the expected replacement parts/supplies at hand.
• Observes all safety measures and work procedures in all works assigned to him.
• Ensures that all assigned works are completed according to schedule and priority.
• Ensures proper utilization of equipment and provides guidance to other departments.
• Responds and makes himself available for any call by his superiors during emergencies troubles or calamities. Stays in the hotel as a standby force to aid in emergencies.
• Follows all other instructions rules and regulations that may be issued.
• Performs any other work and related functions as may be assigned by his superior to accomplish a smooth operation and maintenance of the hotel.
• Contribute and support to energy conservation efforts by monitoring energy usage identifying inefficiencies and implementing measures to optimize energy consumption without compromising guest comfort or operational needs.

Candidate Profile

1. Competencies (skills & knowledge required for the job):

Has good knowledge in operation electrical mechanical kitchen refrigeration equipment plumbing and fire protection. With technical background in the repair and maintenance of chiller fire pump power generation substation and automatic distribution systems. Able to analyze and troubleshoot refrigeration air-conditioning system boiler cooling water and swimming pool water chemistry. Knowledgeable in computer operation CADD and building management system is desirable; able to organize a team harmoniously and build a professional Engineering Team has good interpersonal and community relation skills and should be well-versed in employee/management relationship

2. Experience:at least 3 years of experience with electrical mechanical kitchen and plumbing systemsfire protection i.e. boiler chiller fire pumps generators etc. particularly in a De Luxe hotel

3. Language:fluent in oral and written English

4. Education:at least with a course in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and Engineering Technology graduate or equivalent vocational course

5. Professional Certification/License:any related certificate to TESDA PRC and other entity

: mature polite courteous neat and well-groomed technical proficient attention to details collaborative flexible and dynamic