Reports To: Asst Chief Engineer, Chief Engineer

Supervises: N/A

  Home of the iconic DoubleTree cookie, the DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans is located in the heart of downtown New Orleans and only a short walk from the French Quarter, Harrah’s Casino, Aquarium of the American and the Riverwalk. Our hotel offers excellent benefits, rewards and opportunities for our team members!

• Health Insurance: Medical/Dental/Vision and other options effective the 1st day of the month following the date you complete your enrollment, not to exceed 60 days of employment ***available to Full-Time Team Members***
• Exclusive Team Member savings with Hilton Hotels Travel Program and Dimension Hospitality Room Discounts 
• Paid Vacation, Flexible/Sick Days and Holiday Pay for Full-Time Team Members (you start accruing on your first day)
• Retirement Savings (401k)
• Complimentary employee lunch and 50% discount in our F&B outlets including our in-house PJ's Coffee
• Tuition Reimbursement with Dimension Hospitality
• Year-round Team Member Recognition Events and Initiatives
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Purpose: Oversee a comprehensive preventative maintenance program including the repair of failing equipment, recordkeeping of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment, ordering of parts needed for equipment or service, communicating needs or problems relating to the maintenance or repair of equipment to immediate supervisor, and scheduling and executing work needed to make repairs.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Inspect, diagnose and repair mechanical defects/failures in various maintenance equipment including (but not limited to) diesel, gasoline and electrically powered equipment.
2. Instruct and/or assist in training workers regarding preventative maintenance and the proper cleaning of and safe operation of equipment.
3. Prioritize equipment repair and maintenance work.
4. Maintain a preventative maintenance program with budget on all equipment and purchases replacement parts and supplies.
5. Keep a complete set of records for equipment servicing, equipment condition and cost of repairs.
6. Spot check equipment for performance on the course; frequently make emergency repairs on the course and services equipment prior to use.
7. Oversee the shop area and related storage facilities.
8. Regulate employees’ use of equipment in the absence of the Chief Engineer, if needed, and performs other duties as directed by the Superintendent.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Job Skills:

1. Working knowledge of light and heavy maintenance equipment and automotive apparatuses, and the theory, care and operation of combustion engine and mowing equipment.
2. Skill in the use of a variety of equipment repair tools, most importantly grinding equipment for sharpening of cutting units.
3. Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate solutions.

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 6 months mechanic or small engine experience.

Licenses/Certifications

• Class 2 license; other licenses such as Electrical, Plumbing etc. are helpful.