Watch Engineer

Company: The Langham Hotel, Boston   Location: 250 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110  

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

Maintain and operate all building systems in a safe and efficient manner including life safety systems. Respond and resolve all guest requests and emergencies.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

• Complete and record scheduled rounds for all building equipment. Make adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Perform preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment as well as deficiencies in guest rooms.
• Respond to all routine and emergency calls, determine course of action, and resolve.
• Monitor plant systems continuously via Building Management System on the computer. Make adjustments as needed and physically check all abnormalities.
• Operate high pressure steam boiler per state law requirements and report all issues to EIC (engineer in charge). Fill out state log books.
• Remain on-duty until properly relieved by next shift engineer.
• Generate a pass-on report e-mail of all shift work performed and any abnormal conditions experienced during the shift, along with plant status.
• Monitor and respond to all fire protection system alarms and troubles
• Perform boiler water chemistry tests.
• Additional shift work as assigned.
• Contact manager and sub-contractors to coordinate work and issues with phone.
• Knowledge of fire emergency procedures and duties of all assisting personnel.
• Follow all safety procedures including utilization of proper personal protective equipment and adherence to all sustainability procedures.
• Follow all lock out tag out procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on auxiliary equipment and other tasks as assigned.
• Maintain all mechanical spaces in a clean, safe, and professional manner.
• Assist in the on-boarding of incoming personnel.
• Maintain all tools in a safe condition and report all deficiencies.
• Assist other engineers and departments as needed.
• Additional duties not mentioned above may also be requested by supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to lift/carry up to 75 lbs.
• Stand for length of shift.
• Stand, sit, reach, grasp, walk, climb, kneel, squat/bend, push/pull.
• Ability to properly operate hand and power tools

SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Ability to use computers including but not limited to emails, spreadsheets, and building management systems
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems, motor driven fans, and pumps.
• A working knowledge of the use of hand and power tools used in operating, maintaining and repairing boiler room equipment, plant systems, and guest room appliances.
• Basic electric and plumbing skills preferred.
• Maintain all required licenses per Mass General Laws.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE /LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES / REQUIRED:

• Two years of HVAC or other facility maintenance experience desired.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Must be available to work primarily PM shifts, including two overnight shifts on Friday and Saturday shifts during the week.

Instructions to Apply:

Please submit your resume at: tlbos.recruitment@langhamhotels.com

For more information about the property, please visit: https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/boston/