Job Description

The Engineer III performs journey to advanced level maintenance, repairs, and support functions in the areas of general maintenance, plumbing, kitchen & refrigeration equipment, carpentry, HVAC, pumps, controls and electrical devices; ensures assigned areas meet the property standard while working with minimum supervision; provides intermediate routine support duties to higher level management staff; and performs related tasks within area of assignment.

The Engineer III:

• Delivers superior internal and external guest service in Boyd Style using our VIEW Core Values.
• Performs electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances; troubleshoots, repairs and maintains all facility lighting systems to include replacing transformers and ballasts; inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions.
• Completes plumbing repairs on leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; performs installations; replaces washers and other minor parts; maintains and monitors plumbing systems; ensures restroom stalls, partitions & related hardware are in good working condition.
• Inspects, repairs, modifies and installs HVAC equipment including refrigeration and air conditioning compressors, receivers, condensers, chillers, water cooling towers, forced air converter units, pumps, automatic and hand valves, expansion valves and capillary tubes.
• Repairs, maintains and supports all equipment, structures, furnishings and fixtures throughout the facility which includes re-lamping, general mechanical repairs; transportation & set up of furniture, supplies, signage, stanchions, fixtures, marketing materials and other items as needed.
• Repairs and replaces defective parts in units and equipment and their controls including thermostats, automatic switches, fan controls, log switches, damper motors, louvers, relays, filters, controls, belts, compressors, heat exchangers, high limit controls, pressure controls, safety valves and automatic gas valves.
• Completes general mechanical repairs, fabrication and maintenance of mechanical devices, HVAC equipment, motors and pumps; services kitchen appliances and emergency equipment; reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate leader for assigned area.
• May install, rebuild, replace or repair fans, motors, thermostats, fuses, filters, bearings, valves, controls, gaskets and other equipment as necessary.
• Applies and prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish or stain; maintains, repairs, installs and performs necessary maintenance to all forms of wallpapering, wall coverings and trim installation (i.e. corner guards).
• Performs basic rough and finished carpentry work in construction and repairs structures such as partitions, walls, doors, fences, window frames, office furniture, roofs and shelves.
• Conducts regular preventive maintenance on all equipment in addition to inspecting refrigeration units, supporting heating and ventilating units and providing assistance with hotel mechanical service calls.
• Completes various general duties such as repairing door hinges, cleaning plugged key slots, installing and servicing all tile, marble floor materials, carpet and carpet tiles; and proficiency in all areas of painting including spraying, rolling, brushing, air brushing, dying, wall preparation and repair and mixing and matching colors.
• Maintains shop areas, spare parts areas, storage areas and inventories of materials, equipment and associated parts of the trade of assignment.
• Repairs, installs, adjusts and perform preventive/predictable maintenance and maintain the information in a shop log or document the assignment through the work order system.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the fields of electrical, lighting, grounds, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent plus five (5) years’ experience in environmental services, building maintenance, HVAC, mechanical or a related trade.
• Graduation from an accredited trade school with a focus on machinery, HVAC mechanics or general maintenance and beginner level experience in Microsoft Office is highly desirable.
• Operations, services and activities of a facility, lighting, plumbing, painting, carpentry and maintenance operations
• Knowledge of plumbing codes and regulations
• Knowledge of building system functions and inspection techniques
• Methods and techniques of both rough an finished carpentry
• Knowledge of electric voltage and its application to items under repair
• Methods and techniques of equipment and tool operation and preventative maintenance
• Safety hazards as related to work assignments related to team members and guest
• Customer service techniques; identify, evaluate and ensure worksite conditions and practices are safe to the team members and guests
• Provide or seek assistance in safeguarding area while maintaining compliance with all regulations
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Recognize, building, equipment and landscape maintenance and repair needs
• Take appropriate action to repair and replace damaged area or tool
• Mask and tape painting areas
• Safely and effectively perform maintenance work and perform duties in all weather conditions
• Operate and use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely, maintain and repair a broad range of plumbing fixtures and components pumps, valves, boiler systems, compressors, alarms systems and other items as assigned
• Design, build, install and repair woodwork, flooring, ceiling and cabinetry
• Recognize and select appropriate lumber types
• Read and comprehend blue prints and diagrams
• Perform skilled construction, modification, maintenance and repair work on assigned infrastructure, facilities, systems and/or assigned area
• Operate specialized construction and maintenance, light to heavy vehicles and equipment
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Interpret policies and procedures; interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations
• Thorough and in-depth knowledge of plumbing, mechanics, electrical and electronic systems, welding, refrigeration, boilers and HVAC and chillers.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all licenses / certifications per Federal, State, and Gaming regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

The skills necessary for this position are typically acquired through a minimum of three years’ related engineering experience in a hotel/casino with 200 or more rooms, and/or through the completion of an AA Degree in a related field and five years’ related experience. Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.