Repair & Maintenance - Watch Engineer

Omni Berkshire Place

This luxury New York City Hotel allows you to experience the sophistication of an Upper East Side residence with an enviable location in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The Omni Berkshire Place is steps away from Fortune 500 companies and some of the city’s most illustrious sites like Fifth Avenue Shopping, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and Broadway Theatres.

Combining modern technology and fresh contemporary décor, the reinvented New York City accommodations have a residential feel that will appeal to both business and leisure travelers.

The Omni Berkshire Place’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out.

If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Berkshire Place may be your perfect match.

Must have a low-pressure license.

• Must have experience in boilers.
• Must have pumps, compressor, plumbing, copper piping experience.
• Must have Knowledge of electrical experience in commercial refrigeration.
• Must have experience on troubleshooting refrigeration equipment in kitchen and Air handlers.
• Experience in thermostat controls pressure gauges control valves.
• Experiencing in elevators, exhaust systems, grease traps, steam traps troubleshooting and repair work.
• Must have Basic knowledge of all power tools. Able to climb crawl work under pressure on demand situation not afraid of heights work in confined areas.
• Work in boiler room under extreme heat. Understanding basic evacuation procedures work closely with director of engineering on day-to-day operations on mechanical equipment in building.
• Able to work flexible shift.
• Experience in chiller mechanics HVAC understanding basic construction of building knowledge of rules and regulations according to building codes and fire safety.
• Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
• Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
• Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely.
• Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
• Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
• Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
• Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors, and air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
• Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.
• Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
• Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes.
• Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
• Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.
• Install burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools.
• Contact equipment manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve equipment problems.
• Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
• Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
• Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
• Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
• Investigate and report on accidents.
• Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
• Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
• Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair
• Previous experience is desirable in hotel setting, 5 year carpentry experience
• High school or equivalent education required.
• Required Licenses:

Q1 – refrigeration

P99 – Low Pressure Boiler

S12 Sprinkler Systems

S13 Standpipe System

A35 or G35 – Compressors Supervision

• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:

EEOC is the Law Poster.

Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.