Maintenance Engineer

At Aloft Minneapolis, we're different by design! From housekeeping to bartending and everything in between, we love our Talent to have vibrant style they're not afraid to show. Whether embracing the latest in music or our culture of innovation at Aloft we promote open thinking and open expression which only helps you anticipate your guests needs. That's what makes working at Aloft different, by design. If you are someone who appreciates tech-forward features and vibrant social scenes, then we invite you to explore a career with Aloft Hotels at our Minneapolis location in the charming and upbeat Mill District neighborhood.

This is a Sherman Associates owned Marriot franchise location.

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain production and facility equipment according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes to support the achievement of the site's business goals and objectives is critical to overall success.

Schedule: We are currently seeking full-time availability to include both weekdays and weekends.

Essential Functions

• General maintenance and upkeep responsibilities including minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, light carpentry and painting
• Responds to open work orders and resolves requests within 24 hours
• Assists in scheduling and completing preventive maintenance for buildings and building equipment
• Hands-on work of all building repairs, preventative maintenance and general upkeep of the facility with special attention to more involved operations or projects
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties
• Walks property at regular intervals (daily) to ensure that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
• Other tasks as assigned including: plumbing, blueprint, electrical, city codes, environmental initiative and tracking
• Assists in maintaining sufficient maintenance supply stock
• Assists in contracting outside vendors and taking bids for special projects or extensive maintenance
• Obtains approvals for expenditures and maintains budgets
• Maintains exterior grounds and interior common areas in quality, presentable condition. This will include but is not limited to the following:
  • Picks up trash and keep common areas neat
  • Sweeps walks and curbs
  • Waters lawn, trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds
  • Shovels walks, sand or salt icy areas
  • Performs year-round grounds maintenance, including snow and ice removal
  • Completes additional duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-4 years of experience in facilities maintenance or related carpentry/construction. Ideally in hospitality or a related industry
• Minimum age requirement of 18 years old or older
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow directions in a multi-lingual environment
• Special boilers license or willingness to obtain one, if applicable
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO), if applicable
• Current and valid driver's license required. Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) and have a safe driving record, if applicable
• A passion for the mission, vision, and values of Sherman Associates
• Schedule may vary due to the specific needs of the hotel
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding health and safety services

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud
• Frequent exposure to the outdoors is common, including wind, snow/ice, and rain

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Benefits:

Sherman Associates strives to lead the market in the benefits we offer. The benefits that set us apart for our part-time team members include:

• Fully paid short term disability
• Fully paid life insurance
• Fully paid employee assistance program
• Fully vested 401k company match program
• 9 Paid holidays
• Starbucks and Hotel discounts
• Charitable giving strategy with corporate match

Sherman Associates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans to apply.

This job advertisement is intended to provide information essential to understanding the scope of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Only applicants who complete our application process will be considered for employment. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact careers@sherman-associates.com