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Posted 6 days ago
Maintenance Technician / Shift Engineer
The Atlas Hotel
📍 Boston
Job description
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: <p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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%7C08397daeb6684ca2868a08de13378788%7C3b290724ee0b4b3a88d66a1172257251%7C0%7C0%7C638969326404601996%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=39SvwOkJFT6pAz%2BxFnuPUy4ahrifs1n1OVup9zglLGs%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.highgate.com</a></span></p> Overview: <p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Step into the future of hospitality at The Atlas Hotel.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Atlas, Boston’s first-of-its-kind hotel, is where local connection meets global inspiration and hospitality intersects with thought leadership.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us at the ground floor of this brand-new hotel opening and help craft unforgettable moments at the intersection of research, hospitality, and inspiration—where every day is a first.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Shift Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees.</span></p> Responsibilities: <ul><li><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">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></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">High School diploma or equivalent required.</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;">At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field required.</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 </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 courteouse 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>