Hotel Engineer

About the role

The Engineer maintains the hotel's facilities and the building itself in an operational condition, carrying out repair and maintenance work personally and arranging and co-ordinating the work of external contractors. The post is part of a close-knit engineering team of three engineers, one assistant manager and one manager, responsible for keeping 644 guest rooms, five meeting rooms, four food and beverage outlets and the surrounding outdoor areas in good condition.

Key responsibilities

• Make agreements with internal departments on how maintenance issues are reported, prioritised and handled, and on precautionary measures.
• Collect maintenance requests, assess faults, set the order of work and identify the materials needed.
• Request quotations from contractors and order equipment or spare parts, discuss costs and schedules with the supervisor on larger projects, and coordinate with external service providers.
• Manage inventory of installation materials, consumables and spare parts, monitor consumption and recurring faults, and advise management on material quality to extend asset life.
• Handle operational issues and complaints from departments and guests, and perform a wide range of repairs including minor electrical and data work, cable routing, power outlets, equipment, sanitary facilities, lighting, doors, locks and fittings, and touch-up painting.
• Record the use of materials and resources and keep a logbook of completed maintenance and repair activities.

Required profile

• Minimum completed MBO Level 3 vocational education; relevant building maintenance experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in standard technical practices in at least two disciplines such as building maintenance, electrical systems and gas/water installations, or willingness to undergo the necessary training.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities, and a highly responsible and reliable attitude.
• Qualified under NEN 3140 as an Installation Responsible Person (Installatieverantwoordelijke); the certification can be obtained through the company's Academy.

What we offer

• Starting salary from the Horeca CAO, scale 6, which is €2,864 per month on a full-time contract.
• Employee benefit card with discounted rates at Accor properties worldwide.
• Learning programmes through the Academy and opportunities to develop your talent within the property and across the group.
• Opportunities to contribute to corporate social responsibility activities.