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Job #118309
Maintenance Engineer
Posted: May 14th
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Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel
Bowling Green, KY
Hotel Profile
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Rooms218  
Year Built1995  
Employees135  
Job Openings1  
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Job #118309 - Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Come and join the largest independent developer of first class full service hotels in the United States. Enjoy great benefits, a great compensation package, and award winning associates. Your search for opportunities stops here.

Property:
Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel
Bowling Green, KY
Managed by:
John Q Hammons Hotels Management LLC
Springfield, MO

 Who Will this Job Appeal To?

  • Individuals with general maintenance skills and trade knowledge.
  • Someone who enjoys working with their hands.
  • A person with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, and tile skills.

 Responsibilities for this Position

  • Preventative Maintenance of Equipment and Public Space.
  • Perform parking lot watch duties.
  • Maintains hotel, performing minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and other related maintenance activities, using handtools.
  • Replaces air conditioner filters.
  • Notifies management concerning need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
  • May tend furnace, air-conditioner, and boiler to provide heat, cool air, and hot water for guests.
  • Responds to guest requests for service according to company policy.
  • Maintains a clean and safe pool area.
  • Maintains equipment with standard preventative maintenance procedures.
  • Maintains records on all equipment maintenance and repair.
  • Maintains files of Material Safety Data Sheets.
  • Programs phone equipment according to hotel needs.
  • Observes equipment and utility meter readings on a daily basis
  • Programs H.V.A.C. controller according to hotel schedule.
  • Maintains quality of appearance of interior and exterior of hotel.
  • Maintains a superior quality in the guest rooms.
  • Checks operation of all guest room equipment.
  • Inspects and repairs minor problems in common areas.
  • Is responsible for learning emergency procedures.
  • Is responsible for safe operation of all equipment, chemicals, and lockout procedures.

 Job Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
  • HVAC Certification preferred
Technical Requirements:
  • Must be willing to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts.
  • Must be willing to pay interview and relocation expenses.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Must be able to converse in basic English.
  • Must be able to work independently.
  • Able to be on your feet for long periods of time.
  • Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
  • Excellent people skills.
  • Must meet grooming standards.
  • Meet/exceed customer expectations.
Educational Requirements:
  • High School degree or equivalent.

 Compensation

HoursFull Time

 Benefits

Paid Time OffYes
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Free Parking
  • Meals
  • Matching 401-k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Company Hotel Travel Discounts
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
  • EOE/AA

 How to Apply

Job #118309 — Maintenance Engineer

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Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel
Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel logo

Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel

1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY 42103

Phone (270) 745-0088
Reservations 1-800-Holiday

Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel photo

 Management

Managed by 

John Q Hammons Hotels Management LLC - Springfield, MO

Owned by 

John Q. Hammons Atrium Hotels, Inc.

 Property Description

Located 55 miles North of Nashville, the Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel is attached to the Sloan Convention Center and situated on the Crosswinds Golf Course. Hotel features a 7 story atrium with cascading waterfalls and 218 beautifully appointed guest rooms, including 22 suites. Hotel has 5,900 sq. ft. of meeting space. A state-of-the-art convention facility is attached to the hotel, featuring over 34,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Wrapped around the complex is the Crosswinds Course, a beautiful 18-hole course that is available for group outings. Located at the heart of the city and just minutes from shopping malls, dining, entertainment, and interesting attractions such as the National Corvette Museum. The Hartland Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and in-room dining. The beautiful atrium lounge featues small batch bourbons, single malt Scotch, and an extensive martini menu. Guest rooms are over-sized and are
centered around the garden atrium.

 Why People Like to Work for Us

  • Our management turnover was 0% last year
  • Existing employees are notified each time a
new position becomes available
  • Placed 14th out of 60 hotels in the company on
employee survey
  • We provide excellent training programs to
prepare employees for advancement
  • We provide cross-training programs
  • 2006 safety record 500+ accident free days

 Awards

  • Quality of Excellence Award Winning Hotel
  • Voted "Best Hotel" in Bowling Green 7 years
running
  • Voted "Best Place to Have A Meeting" in
Bowling Green 7 years running

 Property Statistics

Year built1995
Last year renovated2002
Number of rooms218
Meeting rooms8
Sq. ft. of meeting space40,000
Banquet capacity1,200
Number of employees135
 
Our top markets  SMERF
 Corporate
 Association
Peak seasonApril - October
Computer softwareOpera Property System, Micros Rest POS
Revenues
ADR
$98.84
Annual Revenue
$8.3MM
Rooms Revenue
$5.5MM
F&B Revenue
$2.8MM
Recreational/Other
$0.3MM
 
Market share98%
Guest satisfaction rating87%
Last inspection score94%
Number of F&B outlets2
F&B revenues split
Outlets
Banquets
30%
70%

 Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants
 Casual/3 meal
 Pizza
 Regional American
Lounges
 Lobby

 Amenities

Hotel Amenities
  • 1 Indoor Pool
  • 1 Fitness Facility
  • 1 Spa
  • 18 Holes of Golf
  • 1 Gift Shop
  • Business Center
  • Dual Line Telephones
  • Data ports
  • High Speed Internet-All Rooms
  • In-room coffee/tea
  • Newspaper (Mon-Fri)
  • In room refrigerator and microwave in all suites
  • Game Room
  • Coin Laundry
  • Whirlpool
  • Indoor Pool
  • Fitness Room

 Internet Links

John Q Hammons Hotels Inc.
http://jqhhotels.com
Intercontinential Hotels Group
http://holidayinn.com/unplzbwlgrn
City of Bowling Green
http://bgky.org
Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
http://visitbgky.com
Proprietary Site
http://hibowlinggreen.com

 Map

Holiday Inn University Plaza Hotel map

 How to Apply

Job #118309 — Maintenance Engineer

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