General Maintenance Engineer

Organization- Hyatt Centric PhiladelphiaSummaryThe Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance and functionality of the hotel property not limited to guest rooms, front of house, back of house and public areas. Responsible for successful completion of assigned maintenance duties and daily tasks. He/she is also responsible for performing the job in a safe and efficient manner and performing trade jobs, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, etc. This position requires someone who is self-driven, eager & willing to work alone and as a team. Potential for growth opportunities and further certifications in role.Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment; if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you. Estimated Schedule to include 2-3 shifts from 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm, and/or 2-3 shifts of 12:00am-8:30am. Will have a guaranteed two consecutive days off in a row. The perfect candidate will have full flexibility for any schedule changes and be open to working weekends & holidays Repair and maintain facility building and equipment Handle guest room maintenance requests in a timely fashion Perform preventative maintenance throughout the property such as mechanical, electrical, painting, carpentry and plumbing Maintain accurate maintenance records Respond and resolve engineering service requests in courteous, efficient manner Maintain engineering work area in an orderly and clean fashion Ensure all tools/equipment used are returned to the shop and/or secured in proper storage area Assist in handling emergencies in order to protect our guests and team members and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency Follow proper lost and found procedures for items left behind in a guest room Report any items in need of repair Follow all safety procedures while working Comply at all times with Hyatt standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations Follow all hotel and departmental procedures and policies Perform any other duties as requested by management Approach all encounters with guests and colleagues in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner Full time colleagues receive Medical benefits after 30 days of employment and a good faith estimate of their schedule upon hire.View our Virtual Reality Experience to spend a ‘day in the life’ of a hospitality professional at a full-service hotel.Qualifications Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred Ability to be effective in handling opportunities in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary Ability to be effective at listening to, understanding and clarifying the issues raised by colleagues and guests Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations Ability to complete heavy work - exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects Ability to stand for long periods of time Must work afternoon/evening shifts for weekends & be flexible to cover vacations & time off requests Hyatt is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer