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Columbia Hospitality Building Engineer I in Seattle, Washington
Building Engineer I | Escala Building
Let's start off with the most important part-what's in it for you: The Perks
*Eligibility of perks is dependent upon job status
- Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
- Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
- Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K, HSA/FSA Plans
- Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail & Partner Perks (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
- Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations across the globe)
- Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
- Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
- Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
- Employee Assistance Program
- "Columbia Cares" Volunteer Opportunities
- Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
- Online Learning Platform to Help You Develop!
Our Commitment to you:* *
*"People never forget how you made them feel." *Maya Angelou's famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.
Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other's backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet.
What you'll do: The Brass Tacks
- Maintains the building's physical, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Ensures the security, cleanliness, preventive maintenance, and repair of all engineering department tools, equipment and safety features are in accordance with established procedures.
- Ensures all maintenance and engineering storerooms and workspaces are kept in a clean and orderly manner and storing all tools, equipment, and spare parts in proper location.
- Responsible for the proper treatment and care of tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
- Responsible to complete delegated work orders in a timely and professional manner.
- May work evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts.
- Provides open and effective lines of communication and addresses issues or concerns in a prompt and efficient manner.
- Reports and addresses unsafe conditions immediately.
The Nitty Gritty
- High school graduate or equivalent
- CPO certification, preferred
- Three-six months customer service experience, preferred
- Must have knowledge and the ability to operate tools, hand tools in a safe and efficient manner.
- Ability to effectively perform patching, caulking, painting, or staining of a variety of surfaces.
- Ability to read temperature gauges, utility meters, etc.
- Must possess basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, and understanding units of measurement
- Ability to read and speak English fluently
- Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
- Basic computer skills such as typing and email correspondence
- Bilingual Spanish/English, preferred
Don't meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualific