STEVEN M. KNIGHT
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Secane, PA 19018
Mobile: 610-***-****
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain employment in a managerial position with a high-volume hotel to further my knowledge of building maintenance while collaborating with a team to ensure the highest level of efficiency and productivity for the establishment
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
• Expert knowledge of and experience with engineering responsibilities
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills
• Extensive customer-relations background
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
LEAD ENGINEER January 2012-April 2012
Fairfield Inn-Philadelphia, PA
• Supervised the operation, maintenance and repair of hotel equipment, tools and facilities
• Managed the maintenance staff and ensured the hotel facilities and systems operated properly
• Worked both in an office setting, scheduling workers on repair assignments, as well as in the field solving air conditioning or other system malfunctions
BUILDING ENGINEER September 2011-January 2012
Hyatt Hotel-Philadelphia, PA
• Assisted with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard
• Assisted in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement
• Assisted in checking and making routine repairs and assisted on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipe lines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment
CHIEF ENGINEER April 2011-July 2011
The Latham Hotel-Philadelphia, PA
• Approved engineer work orders and made sure that the work done by team members complied with applicable codes, building regulations and standard operation procedure
• Assisted with the engineer budget and delegated workloads to the staff
• Collaborated with various third-party vendors or contractors in the development of products for the plans and project
ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER September 2000 - November 2008
Holiday Inn Historic District-Philadelphia, PA
• Supervised employees on preventive maintenance on hotel property
• Responsible for all essential equipment, tools and supplies
• Assisted and completed projects assigned throughout the property
• Maintenance of life safety devices along with maintaining the overall working
conditions of hotel facilities such as the kitchen, bar, and restaurant
CHIEF ENGINEER March 2007-July2008
Comfort Inn Downtown Historic Area-Philadelphia, PA
• Responsible for all equipment in the daily function of the hotel
• Managed several employees as well as handled employee scheduling and payroll
• Provided daily operational support for all maintenance and repairs
• Handled hires and terminations as well as administered training to new employees
EDUCATION:
CHI Institute –Electrician In Process Broomall, PA
All State Career (HVAC) February-July 200 Philadelphia, PA
United States NAVY 1996-1998 Honorably Discharged
John Bartram High School Diploma 1996 Philadelphia, PA