Sightline Hospitality is hiring: Maintenance Engineer (Full- Time) - Radio Hotel

Radio Hotel located in Washington Heights is seeking a full-time experienced Maintenance Engineer.

About the Hotel and Restaurant

The Radio Tower & Hotel is a 221-room hotel, mixed-use high rise, located at 2420 Amsterdam Avenue in the Washington Heights area in Northern Manhattan. The Hotel incorporates the unique look and feel of the Washington Heights neighborhood, catering to both the local Latin community and international travelers looking for affordable yet stylish rooms below the steep asking prices of downtown Manhattan hotels. This 22-story building combines hotel, retail, and office functions in vibrantly stacked blocks, reflecting the vivacious character of the neighborhood. Washington Heights is the 5th largest neighborhood in New York with a population of over 150,000 people, but it is currently served by just two hotels.

About Sightline Hospitality

San Francisco based Sightline Hospitality, LLC is a hotel management company of a portfolio of full-service, limited service, and boutique hotels across the United States, including Hawaii. At Sightline we bring together people, places, and possibilities to redefine hotel management. Whether big box branded, soft branded, or independent hotels, we believe in soulful stays—the kind that stay with you long after you’re gone.

Job Responsibilities

• To understand and respond to all guests' needs in a timely and professional manner.
• To satisfactorily perform routine maintenance and preventive maintenance and repairs throughout the property including electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, carpentry, painting, and all other types of work that the individual has been properly trained to perform.
• Be completely familiar with standards established by the Director of Engineering.
• To conduct daily inspections of areas and equipment as assigned and perform tasks required to ensure proper operation.
• To maintain all areas in safe and sanitary conditions.
• Communicate effectively with the housekeeping and front desk staff to ensure the best experience for the guests.
• Follow all company safety standards, including proper equipment handling to avoid injury to yourself and others.
• Handle, store, and label all hazardous substances according to state and federal regulations.
• To attend all mandatory meetings as directed.
• To comply with all company policies and procedures.
• To immediately report all suspicious occurrences and hazardous conditions.
• To perform other tasks, including cross-training, as directed.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and interpret simple blueprints related to property maintenance.
• Experienced with basic hand tools and power tools used to perform assigned duties.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the state.
• Familiar with OSHA, SB198, local Department of Health regulations, and relevant current laws governing handling of hazardous substances.
• Trained in air conditioning and refrigeration, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems and equipment that would normally be found in a hotel property.
• Prefer at least two years’ experience at a resort or hotel.

Desired Skills/Aptitudes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with co-workers and the public.
• Possess a courteous, friendly, and professional manner.
• Good team player with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.