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Position: 2nd Class Refrigeration Plant Operator – Watch Engineer

Position Description:
To keep all equipment in good repair with a minimum of downtime by providing day to day maintenance of the hotel under the direction of Engineering Management. Continually support and improve engineering services that effectively address problems affecting both guests and fellow employees (associates).

Willing to develop job related skills by way of continuing education (internal or external) and also willing to pass along knowledge and skills to other members of the department to assist them in their development.

Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules (i.e., Lockout Tagout, JSAs), Safety Awareness information (such as MSDS) operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, keep logs, and correspondence.  Ability to communicate effectively with guests and associates.

Qualifications

• 2nd Class Refrigeration Plant Operator (Dept of Labour Certified)
• Power Engineer Certification considered an asset
• Building Systems Technician Certificate considered an asset

Duties: Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

Qualification Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Guest Rooms – Repairing and/or adjusting all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners, cosmetic items and replacing electrical outlets and switches.
2. Public Areas - Repairing and/or adjusting all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment and cosmetic items. 
3. Fire Alarm/Life Safety System - to monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems.  To have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.
4. Energy Conservation - to observe energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds.  To look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to the Engineering Management.
5. Tools - to clean, lubricate, protect and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel.  To see that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in proper storage areas.  To protect and otherwise maintain your assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management.
6. Emergencies - to be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect our guest and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency.  To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status.  To inform Engineering Management of any such emergencies.
7. Accident Prevention and Safety - to be aware of all existing departmental Job Safety Analysis and to strive to work in an accident-free manner and to create a safe work environment for others.  To continuously look for conditions which may endanger associates or guests of the hotel and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous conditions found.
8. Records - to read, log, track and interpret readings from meters, gauges and other measuring units.  To maintain a thorough log of each day's activities and problems that occur and to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts. 
9. Departmental Duties - to clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management.  To work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized.  To serve as otherwise directed or needed to help maintain the effective, efficient operation of the hotel.  This assignment shall be at the discretion of Engineering Management or the hotel General Manager.
10. General - Complete all work assigned in a safe and professional manner.  Maintain communications with supervisors to ensure that all needed materials, tools and supplies are available or on order. Keep supervisor updated on assignments. Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Status:  Full-time

E-mail resumes to: nicole.seamone@marriott.com

Please quote competition number WE1305-CB in your application.

The Halifax Marriott Harbourfront is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workplace.