Shift Engineer
Key Skills
Job Description
Welcome to the timeless luxury world of Waldorf Astoria Around the globe, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts reflects the culture and history of their timeless locations, as well as fresh, modern expressions of Waldorf Astoria's rich legacy. Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of Sincerely Elegant Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalized attention and know how craft unexpected moments with a rich level of customer service, you may just be the Trainee we are looking for. Once you enter the marvelous world of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, you are part of our promise to deliver Guests a single rich experience at every extraordinary place they visit. As Shift Engineer, you will support the Engineering Department to ensure an exceptional operational experience throughout the hotel. What will I be doing? As Shift Engineer, You Will Support The Engineering Department To Ensure An Exceptional Operational Experience Throughout The Hotel. Specifically, You Will Perform The Following Tasks To The Highest Standards Perform all day-to-day general maintenance work within the hotel rooms, public areas, and back-of-house areas Maintain Departmental schedules for cleaning, checking, and repairing of all maintenance systems and back-of-house areas, including the plant room and the generator room Coordinate electrical and plumbing schedules including water testing Review and maintain daily check lists and operation work sheets Manage on-site contractors and any outside maintenance done by contractors Ensure the Engineering Team works well together on any projects or schedules Perform any other duties as requested by the Chief Engineer What are we looking for? Skills A Shift Engineer serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow: Previous maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or a similar varied work environment such as ships, hospitals or retail businesses A certificate in a specialized field such as Electrical, Mechanical, Refrigeration, Carpentry, or Plumbing, required Strong interpersonal and communication skills Proficient with computers and relevant computer programs, including Microsoft programs Ability to work without close supervision and within established timeframe What benefits will I receive? Your benefits will include a competitive starting salary and holiday entitlement. As an employee you will become a member of the GO Hilton programme, which provides reduced room rates in all our hotels WORLDWIDE, which means you can choose out of over 7,000 properties in more than 100 countries and all this not only for yourself but off course to share with your friends and family as well. 50% discount on Food & Beverage Discounts on products and services offered by Hilton Worldwide and its partners, for example Guerlain Insurance discount Cross training Yearly departmental team outing Hilton University offers more than 2500 e-learnings We look forward to explaining in detail the range of excellent benefits that you would expect from a global hotel organization like Hilton Worldwide.
Core Responsibilities
Perform general maintenance across hotel rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces, and maintain schedules and checklists for cleaning, inspections, and repairs. Coordinate electrical and plumbing work, including water testing, manage outside contractors, and support the Engineering Team with projects and operational tasks.
Requirements
Candidates should have previous maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or another varied environment such as a ship, hospital, or retail business. A certificate in a specialized trade such as electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, carpentry, or plumbing is required, along with strong communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to work independently within established timeframes.
Benefits
- Competitive Starting Salary
- Holiday Entitlement
- Reduced Hotel Room Rates
- Food And Beverage Discount
- Discounts On Products And Services
- Insurance Discount
- Cross-Training
- Yearly Departmental Team Outing
- Online Learning
About Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam
Industry: Hospitality
Company size: 51-200 employees
A true architectural masterpiece, Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam has the privilege of being housed in six magnificent 17th- and 18th-century canal palaces. The rich heritage captured within the walls of this unique property is solely matched by its unparalleled location on the iconic “Herengracht Canal’’. All precious highlights of Amsterdam are within walking distance of the hotel. This luxurious hotel offers 93 elegant rooms and suites overlooking the city’s grandest canal, their private UNESCO World Heritage garden or Amsterdam’s characteristic rooftops. Each of the rooms, lofts, and suites is graced with its own individual character and decorated in soft, elegant furnishings with accents of lapis lazuli and ochre colors that reference the Netherlands’ own Vermeer. A wonderful addition, The Mayor’s Residence, a private nine-bedroom palace, that comes with a dedicated Team of staff who will take care of all your needs. Guests of this private palace will have exclusive use of the hotel’s Guerlain Spa including unlimited Guerlain Spa treatments. Every day, the Team of Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam takes pride in delivering the legendary True Waldorf Service.