Job title: Watch Engineer – InterContinental New York Times Square

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Company: InterContinental

Job description: About us

Do you see yourself as a Watch Engineer? What’s your passion? Whether you’re into sports, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we’re interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies – people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we’re looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

The InterContinental New York Times Square is a refreshing sanctuary from the sights and sounds of NYC. Rising 36 stories above the world-famous Times Square District, crossroads of theater, dining, entertainment and business worlds, our luxury hotel is the quintessential New York City experience. Located at 44th Street and 8th Avenue, our Times Square hotel in midtown Manhattan is within walking distance to Broadway, as well as extraordinary shopping and fabulous restaurants. With a chic Manhattan residential feel encompassing natural elements, InterContinental Times Square features 607 guestrooms and 4 suites with floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, Hudson River and Broadway district.

Your day to day

JOB OVERVIEW:

Perform major repairs and maintenance work to ensure hotel maintenance quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool-if applicable, etc.
• Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
• Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning safety or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policy and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and consistency. Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. May educate and train hotel staff in the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc., replenishes supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimizes waste.
• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• May also perform other minor maintenance and repairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

What we need from you

Qualifications and Requirements:

Advanced vocational training plus two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional certification and license if required by law.

**Must have Q01 Certificate of Qualification: Refrigeration Engineer**

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100-300 pounds
• Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
• Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling

Other:

• Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.
• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other supervisors, hotel staff and hotel guests.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive their instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What we offer

In return we’ll give you a competitive financial and benefits package which may include healthcare support, dental, vision, disability and life insurance support, and a matching 401k plan. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we’ll give you the room to be yourself.

So, what’s your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

IHG is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans.

Not Applicable for Colorado Applicants

Expected salary:

Location: New York

Job date: Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:56:21 GMT

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