Lester Bolin

Experienced and skilled engineering professional with expertise in many operations including but maintenance in mainly hotel operations. Possessing an extensive knowledge in various maintenance fields while consistently finishing projects timely accurately.

Senior Mechanic of General Maintenance - Barnes jewish Hospital - St. Louis, MO

(2020-11)

General duties including but not limited to: providing maintenance and engineering service and responding to service calls throughout the hospital complex. Performs accurate and effective repairs on equipment and building systems that are considered to be within his/her capability and calls in more qualified personnel when repairs are beyond his/her capability. Performs other tasks as directed by the general maintenance shop lead and supervisor.

Assistant Director of Engineering - Embassy Suites by Hilton, St. Louis-Downtown - St. Louis, MO

(2020-01-12 - 2020-11)

General duties including but not limited to: Assist in directing and overseeing the functionality and safety of the facility,including, but not limited to, physical buildings, mechanical equipment, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, life safety systems and grounds according to federal, state and local regulations. Conduct facility inspections and direct general construction and the installation, maintenance and repair of all electrical, mechanical and architectural systems throughout the facility to ensure operational efficiency and safety.

• Assign, verify and document completion of all routine maintenance and repairs in the property maintenance management system.
• Communicates with city/county/state officials to ensure the proper maintenance of permits and licenses, to coordinate required inspections and to ensure full compliance with codes, regulations and safety standards.
• Assists in the execution of capital projects and property rehabilitations.
• Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations, providing professional development and delivering recognition and reward.
• Recruit, interview and train team members.
• Acts in absence of the Director.
• Leads special projects, as needed.

Engineer - Holiday Inn Select - St. Louis

(2007-11 - 2013-03)

General duties including but not limited to: Greet customers as you see them, speak politely, and assist customers. Maintains the basic upkeep of all rooms and common areas by ensuring all furniture, appliances and electrical equipment such as televisions, refrigerators, and light fixtures are in working order. Ensures all paint and flooring meet company standards.

Repairs or replaces all HVAC systems such as individual air conditioning units as needed. Cleans and maintains the hotel's exterior spaces such as the parking lot, swimming pool, landscaping, etc. Ensure the interior and exterior of the hotel is well maintained.

Perform minor adjustments on HVAC systems, room furniture, fixtures and other items in the hotel. Supervise the preventative maintenance program. Report major repair needs to the General Manager. Assist in setup/cleanup of meeting rooms.

Assist in other areas of the hotel as needed. Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner. Maintain a safe facility and use safety first practices to remain accident-free.

Other duties as assigned by the manager.

HVAC - Vatterott College (2007)