Maintenance Engineer III

Located in the heart of Seattle's downtown, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is a historic landmark in the city.  Be a part of history, providing service to our guests in an iconic and luxurious setting.  We look forward to welcoming you to the historic Fairmont Olympic Hotel located in the heart of Seattle. 

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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