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Texas Western Hospitality Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites Austin is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee hotel facilities, including HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. You will enforce safety standards, manage maintenance staff, and coordinate with vendors to keep the property in top condition.

The role requires strong technical skills, a high school diploma or GED with vocational training, and several years of hotel facilities experience. This on-site position offers a full-time schedule with room for career development.

Qualifications

• 2 years: High School Diploma or GED equivalent; two years of college or vocational training in electrical or mechanical engineering or plumbing plus six years of work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services for a hotel or hotels.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisor.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all fire and safety inspections are completed and discrepancies corrected.
• Responsible for safety of the department and building.
• Administer preventative maintenance program and complete work orders on time.
• Complete safety, security, department procedures and service guidelines training; train coworkers as required.
• Maintain a professional image through appearance and dress.
• Meet with vendors to discuss scope, products and materials used in repair activities.
• Obtain pricing, bids, or develop cost estimates as directed.
• Supervise and assist engineering staff in maintaining and repairing systems and equipment.
• Manage or assist in hiring, training, and evaluations for maintenance staff.
• Perform skilled repair and maintenance using tools and equipment.
• Monitor tool inventories and supplies; place orders with approved vendors.
• Maintain clean and safe working spaces.
• Note: other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Skills

Maintenance management

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational training in electrical or mechanical engineering or plumbing

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Embassy Suites - Austin - Austin, TX 78704

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Any

• Effectively and professionally communicates with co-workers and supervisor.
• Follows company policies and procedures.
• Ensures all fire and safety inspections are completed and any discrepancies are corrected.
• Responsible for the safety of the department and building.
• Administers the preventative maintenance program as required, properly completing work orders on time.
• Completes training regarding safety, security, department procedures and service guidelines. Conducts training of co-workers and subordinates as required.
• Provides a professional image at all times through appearance and dress.
• Meets with vendors and suppliers to discuss scope of, and products and materials used in, repair activities.
• Obtains pricing and bids, or develops cost estimates as directed.
• Supervises and assists engineering staff in maintaining and repairing fire and life safety systems, room equipment, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, kitchen appliances, refrigeration equipment, pool equipment, lighting, laundry equipment and other systems/equipment as directed.
• Manages or assists in hiring, firing, training, assisting with career development and performance evaluations for maintenance staff.
• Performs skilled repair and maintenance operations using power tools, hand tools, welding equipment, etc.
• Monitors tool inventories.
• Monitors supplies, places orders with approved vendors as needed.
• Maintains working spaces in safe and clean condition.
• Note: Other duties as assigned by supervisor or management.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

2 years: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Two years of college or vocational training in electrical or mechanical engineering or plumbing plus six years of work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services for a hotel or hotels.

Qualifications