Carpenter

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary

Engineer I is responsible for maintaining the general condition of the property with regards to all aspects of basic electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical and painting work. Complete maintenance request work orders from all departments on a timely basis. Participate in the preventive maintenance program for all building equipment and rooms. Complete other special projects assigned periodically by the Director of Engineering. This position requires consistent adherence to policies and procedures of the department as outlined in the Biltmore Standard Operating Procedures (BSOP'S).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on all hotel guest rooms and public areas as schedule, this requires the individual to visually inspect and detect items needing repair and requires knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance trades.
• Maintain timelines and work schedule in accordance with the preventive maintenance program.
• Receive daily work assignments from Director of Engineering and review priorities and special projects.
• Respond to guest calls and complaints in a positive, polite and timely manner.
• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs.
• Check work orders and night report for any problems. Make rounds checking these problem areas and note any information needed or safety concerns in the hotel.
• Perform electrical work orders : replace light switches, reset circuit breakers, replace wall plug receptacle, replace fluorescent light ballast, replace electrical solonial valve, replace small motors, use test equipment; bolometer, voltage tester, amp probe..
• Perform plumbing work orders : unplug sinks, toilets, and garbage disposals and drain lines, repair or replace valves, gate, globe, ball, solonial valves, replace washer, gaskets, vacuum breakers, toilet seals.
• Think quickly and act appropriate in emergency situations.
• Perform well under pressure situations, time demands, and work overtime when needed.
• Perform any general cleaning tasks as assigned. Clean maintain work area.
• Perform other duties as requested, such as moving supplies and equipment or cleaning up spills to ensure safe working environment.
• Ensure that the job site is clean and orderly after the completion of all jobs.
• Report major repairs and items, which cannot be repaired, to the Office Coordinator and / or Engineering Director, for further action, and if necessary, place the room / equipment out of order.

Requirements

Experience and Education Required

Skills Required

a) Health codes

b) Electrical codes

c) National / local fire codes

d) Local mechanical codes

f) Power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades

Physical Demands

Success Criteria

Licenses or Certifications

Standard Specifications

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and / or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees or guests.

A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and requirements are essential job functions.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. This job description reflects the job content at the time of writing and will be subject to periodic change in light of changing operational and environmental requirements. Such changes will be discussed with the job holder and the job description amended accordingly. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.

Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel which may include overtime, weekends and holidays. The employee will carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager or Head of Department / Division.

The employee will actively follow The Biltmore Hotel policies including Equal Opportunities policies and will maintain an awareness and observation of Fire and Health & Safety Regulations. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Grooming

All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Biltmore Hotel standards.