Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 800-room hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting & function space, with a sky bridge connecting to the 800,000 square foot Kansas City Convention Center. The hotel marks the first hotel catering to groups & meetings to open in more than 20 years in Kansas City. Two signature restaurants, a Grab & Go bakery and a rooftop lounge will round out this all glass, 24 story hotel, which stands out on the city’s skyline. Loews Kansas City is located at the cornerstone of an already vibrant and continuously growing downtown Kansas City.

General

Performs work requiring the basic skills in most of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, HV AC,  carpentry, paint/wall cover, locksmith, in addition to performing other general maintenance dutiesResponsible for all maintenance for the primary trade, area of expertiseProvides supervision and training to subordinate engineering positionsResponds to trouble/complaint/maintenance request calls throughout the hotel and grounds when directed to do so by supervisorMay work with hazardous materials and chemicals in the performance of dutiesUses tools, equipment, materials and chemicals safely and efficiently according to manufacturers instructions/MSDS requirementsChecks clipboard and Maintenance Requests lists, daily for work assignments, at the beginning of and throughout each shiftCommunicates status of job assignments and maintenance requests to supervisorNotifies supervisor/dispatcher as required upon completion of work assignmentCompletes appropriate records associated with work performMakes minor repairs to equipment brought into the shopMay assist in performing the duties of dispatcher as neededMay assist/perform minor set-up duties for functions throughout the hotel and groundsIs completely familiar with Hotel Emergency procedures and able to respond quickly and accuratelySupportive Functions and ResponsibilitiesPromotes and applies teamwork skill at all timesNotifies appropriate individuals promptly and fully of all problems and/or unusual matters of significanceIs polite, friendly, and helpful to all guests, management and fellow employees Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessionsMaintains cleanliness and excellent condition of equipment and work areaExecutes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standardsComplies with required safety regulations and proceduresComplies with hotel and department standards, policies and rulesRecycles whenever possibleRemains current with hotel information and changesComplies with hotel uniform and grooming standards

Specific Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

Post high school training in engineering/maintenance related disciplineAbility  to read, write and speak English fluentlyStrong mechanical background with minimum 2 years hands on experience in maintenance related activity. Previous hospitality experience required.Ability to bend, stoop, and lift ( up to 75 lbs.) repetitivelyAbility to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidaysMust be guest oriented and possess excellent hospitality skills

Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent preferred