Why us?

The Bidwell Hotel and High Horse Restaurant + Bar is seeking a Maintenance Engineer II to join our team. The ideal candidate will be energized by the idea of providing outstanding service to our guests and stellar support to our associates.

The Bidwell is a luxury hotel in downtown Portland offering guests easy access to the city’s shopping, dining, and top attractions. Those seeking a quintessentially Portland flavor enjoy our hip High Horse Restaurant and Bar featuring an elevated selection of regionally inspired food and drinks. When a relaxing oasis is the destination, our exclusive M Club Lounge is the perfect spacious yet cozy refuge. Groups are served with VIP status in our event space, and private dining room. Our staff is tuned in to discover how we can personalize the guest experience to put The Bidwell and High Horse Restaurant + Bar among great memories shared and repeated.

Work where you belong!

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner. Perform all essential functions of Maintenance Technician 1 plus special skills in a particular trade: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in specialized areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC.

• Perform all essential functions of a Maintenance Technician 1.

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.

• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.

• Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e. weekends and evenings).

• Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.

• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.

• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.

• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift. Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.

• Handle elevator breakdowns.

• Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and the Request Program.

• Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.

• Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma, plus two years or its equivalent in trade school or training in building maintenance/construction

Experience

Minimum four years experience in mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry or building maintenance.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must have basic working knowledge in the following areas: general plumbing, refrigeration, air conditioning, electrical systems, boilers, bathroom fixtures, and tiling painting -prep to finish basic carpentry groundskeeping.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to read written communiques, LED read-outs, meters, and computer screens.

• Must be able to pull levers and rotate knobs, work with arms raised above head and to handle and assemble small parts using basic hand and power tools.

• Must be able to understand and follow verbal/written instructions, communicate both verbally and in writing, utilize analytical thought processes, understand verbal/written technical and mechanical instruction, and be highly organized.

• Must be able to communicate effectively and courteously with employees, guests and contractors in writing, via telephone and in person.

• Must be able to lift 75lbs. throughout an 8-hour shift.

• Must be able to crawl into and through small spaces, climb ladders, support and carry loads of 75lbs.

• May be required to drive.

Environment

Indoor exposure to both stable and extreme variance of hot and cold temperatures. Outside exposure to all weather elements and extreme fluctuations of temperature. Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays

• Paid time off for vacation, sick time

• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Basic Life and AD&D insurance

• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. $500+ per referral.

ID: 2024-24560

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : Bidwell Hotel

Outlet: High Horse

Category: Building & Facility Maintenance

Max: USD $25.00/Hr.

Tipped Position: No

Address : 520 SW Broadway

City : Portland

State : Oregon

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability