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Job #117998
Engineer
Posted: May 7th
Highly Competitive Wage
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InterContinental Tampa
Tampa, FL
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Job #117998 - Engineer

Engineer

Property:
InterContinental Tampa
Tampa, FL
Managed by:
Destination Hotels & Resorts
Englewood, CO

 Responsibilities for this Position

  • DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS is looking for an energetic, service-oriented Engineer for the 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM shift in our new hotel in Tampa, Florida, InterContinental Tampa.
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  • The InterContinental Tampa is conveniently located in the Tampa Westshore business and shopping district, just three miles from Tampa International Airport and minutes from downtown Tampa and the Tampa Convention Center.
  • The hotel is within walking distance to the Westshore Plaza Mall and just a short drive from International Plaza Mall. For sports enthusiasts, we're within five miles of Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Legends Field, spring training site of the New York Yankees; and the St. Pete Times Forum, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning and numerous concerts and special events.
  • Step inside the Intercontinental Tampa and enjoy the relaxed spirit of Florida's West coast.
  • Enjoy fine dining at Shula's Steak House and relax in Shula's No Name Lounge.
  • Enjoy spectacular views of Tampa Bay and a beautiful sunset from the ninth floor outdoor heated pool and exercise room.
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  • The hotel is comprised of 322 guest rooms, 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space including a 5,000+ square foot Grand Ballroom.
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  • JOB OVERVIEW:
  • Perform major repairs and maintenance work to ensure hotel maintenance quality and safety standards are achieved and maintained.
  • DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Perform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool-if applicable, etc.
  • Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
  • Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning safety or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policy and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and consistency. Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. May educate and train hotel staff in the safe and proper use of equipment.
  • Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc., replenishes supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimizes waste.
  • Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
  • May also perform other minor maintenance and repairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties as needed.
  • Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.

 Job Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
  • QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
  • Advanced vocational training plus two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Professional certification and license if required by law.
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  • This job requires ability to perform the following:
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  • Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100-300 pounds
  • Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
  • Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
  • Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling
  • OTHER:
  • Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.
  • Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with the other supervisors, hotel staff and hotel guests.
  • Reading and writing abilities are utilized in order to document or record all tasks completed, to order supplies, to receive their instructions for the day and/or to read equipment repair manuals.
  • Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances are used frequently.
  • May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
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  • Work Area: All areas of facility.
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Technical Requirements:
  • Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.

 Compensation

WageHighly Competitive Wage
HoursFull Time, Permanent

 Benefits

Paid VacationYes
Personal LeaveYes
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Matching 401k - immediately vested
  • Company Hotel Travel Benefits
  • Medical Flex Spending Accounts
  • Employee Referral Program up to $5,000
  • Fantastic Work Environment
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Personal Leave
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

 How to Apply

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InterContinental Tampa
InterContinental Tampa logo

InterContinental Tampa

4860 W Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33609

Phone (813) 286-4400

InterContinental Tampa photo

 Management

Managed by 

Destination Hotels & Resorts - Englewood, CO

 Property Description

After a $20 million renovation, the Intercontinental Tampa will be the newest luxury hotel in the bustling, upscale Westshore business & shopping district. Centrally located in the heart of Tampa, the hotel is 3 miles from Tampa Airport and 5 miles from downtown and the Convention Center. The Intercontinental Tampa is conveniently located to area attractions including Raymond James Stadium, Legends Field, The St Petersburg Times Forum and the beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches. World class shopping and dining are all within walking distance of the hotel.

The Intercontinental Tampa features 323 elegantly appointed guestrooms and 21,000 sf of newly renovated meeting space including two spectacular garden atriums; making the hotel the perfect location for meetings, events and social gatherings.

Among the many amenities our guests enjoy are; wireless Internet access, flat screen televisions, fully stocked refreshment bars, twice daily housekeeping service, airline kiosks and concierge services.

Enjoy snacks & refreshments in our lobby cafe, which includes built in business functionality to make it the ideal location for business or leisure. Relax with friends in Shula's Steak House or No Name Lounge where you will enjoy exceptional service in this world class restaurant created by legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula.

 Why People Like to Work for Us

WHO WE ARE:

Destination Hotels & Resorts began in 1972 with the development and management of condominium resorts. Since then, we have grown to become the country's second largest independent hospitality management company with more than 7,500 employees, over 7,000 guest rooms, and more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. We are a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a privately-held, national real estate organization active in commercial and hospitality property investment, management, and development.

Since its inception, Lowe has been responsible for more than $6 billion in prominent real estate assets nationwide. Destination Hotels & Resorts is unique in the lodging industry in that our primary mission is to create value for guests, investors, and associates in each of our hotels and resorts. We do this by developing an innovative, customized business and service plan for each property we manage and combining it with the sales, marketing, and operating resources of a company many times our size.

This lodging industry expertise, together with the real estate savvy of Lowe, has allowed us to bring a different perspective to the hotel management business.

OUR CULTURE:

Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with Destination Hotels & Resorts.

Our associates are proud to work here!

 Property Statistics

Last year renovated2007
Number of rooms322
 
 
 

 Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants
 Steakhouse
Lounges
 Lounge

 Amenities

Hotel Amenities
  • Analog Dial-up
  • Coffee/Tea Maker
  • Phone with Voice Mail
  • Work Desk w/ Lamp
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Bathrobe
  • Beauty Salon
  • CD Player
  • Color TV
  • Concierge Services
  • Cordless Phone
  • Desk Level Electrical Outlet
  • Dry Cleaning Pickup/Laundry
  • Free Morning Newspaper Delivered to Room
  • Gift Shop
  • Hairdryer
  • Health & Fitness Center (On-Site)
  • High-end Video Equipment
  • High-speed Internet Access
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies - Pay Per View
  • In Room Movies - Premium Cable
  • In Room Video Check-out
  • Internet Browser TV
  • LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY HOTEL STAFF -Arabic, Croatian, Czech, English, German, Greek, Macedonian, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovene, Spanish
  • Microwave Oven
  • Mini Bar
  • Mini Refrigerator
  • Newsstand
  • Number of Phones in Room - 2
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Safety Deposit Box available at Front Desk
  • Same Day Dry Cleaning
  • Scale
  • Shoe Shine
  • Sound System
  • Speaker Phone
  • Stereo
  • Telephone Jack Adapter Available
  • Turndown Service Cable / Satellite TV
  • Two-Line Phone
  • Unstaffed Business Center
  • Video Rental
  • Video Review / Checkout
  • Wireless Data Connection
  • WorldLink - Power and Phone/Internet Connector

 Internet Links

InterContinental Tampa
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/hotel/tpaha ?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/ic/1/en/hotelsearchresults
Destination Hotels & Resorts
http://www.destinationhotels.com

 How to Apply

Job #117998 — Engineer

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