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Posted 1 week ago
Watch Engineer
Millennium Times Square
📍 New York
Full-time
Job description
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Nova',sans-serif;">Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.highgate.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cchristopher.greene%40highgate.com%7C5ba1db61aa2644870bcf08deb103a625%7C3b290724ee0b4b3a88d66a1172257251%7C0%7C0%7C639142826441724766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0TCAQBOY4kN%2B%2FdFutYKy8kziiFuFaDqmAs31mroqA%2BY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.highgate.com</a></span></p> Location: <p style="margin: 0px;"><img src="https://highgate.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=174144&hashed=268884405" alt="Millennium NY Times Square" /></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif; color: #35383e;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Situated next door to each other on 44th Street in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Millennium Premier and Millennium Times Square both offer desirable locations steps from the excitement of Times Square, Broadway, Radio City Music Hall, and Rockefeller Center. Millennium Premier, a Four-Star boutique-style hotel, features 124 well appointed rooms and a private lounge exclusively for guests. Millennium Times Square, an affiliate of Hilton Hotels, features 626 spacious guest rooms and suites, some with views of Times Square, 52,000-sq.-ft. of function space, and a newly-opened Bugis Street Brasserie and Bar serving authentic Pan Asian cuisine. </span><br /><br /></span></p> Overview: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The Engineer, Level 2 is responsible for insuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to guests and employees.</span></p> Responsibilities: <ul><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Take required readings on equipment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Test cooling tower and record readings.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Replace and program televisions as needed.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform furniture repair.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Replace and repair pumps.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Trace and repair all types of water lines.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paint designated areas.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Repair and finish sheet rock.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Repair all types of wall coverings.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist in supervising other engineering staff members.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.</span></li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of experience in a hotel or related field required.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">At least two years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Trade school and/or College course work in related field preferred.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible and long hours sometimes required.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">objects.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Perform other duties as requested by management.</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 1em 0px;"> </p>