Engineer

DoubleTree by Hilton; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria in Texas is seeking an entry to mid-level Engineer to respond to engineering service calls and maintain hotel equipment with safety in mind. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, guest-request responsiveness, and ability to operate hand and power tools while following all hotel policies.

On weekends and evenings, you may cover for a full engineering staff, perform rounds, document parts and meter readings, and assist with parking lot maintenance as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent trade school.
• Experience in building maintenance preferred.
• Ability to operate basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on hotel equipment (kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, guest rooms).
• Monitor and maintain engineering functions when full staff not available (weekends/evenings).
• Respond to emergencies including fires, threats, disasters, power failures; notify authorities.
• Make rounds of the hotel to ensure everything is in working order.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Complete maintenance requests and take meter readings; maintain log for next shift.
• Document parts used and parts to be purchased.
• Handle elevator breakdowns and safety reporting.
• Set up machines and signage; assist with parking lot maintenance and snow removal as needed.
• Make keys as requested; comply with policies.

Skills

HVAC repair

Electrical work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Preventive maintenance

Equipment operation

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Mobility

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Trade school courses

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Portable radio

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE:Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in a efficient, safe, accident-free manner.

BASIC PURPOSE:Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in a efficient, safe, accident-free manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs an all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e weekends and evenings).
• Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift.
• Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
• Handle elevator breakdowns
• Report any unsafe conditions to the Director of Engineering
• Set up machine and make signs.
• Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed.
• Make keys as requested.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Engineer I

• Ability to paint, wallpaper, and make cosmetic repairs. Some skills in wood working, doors, lock, light fixtures, hardware, flooring, and ceilings.
• Fundamental understanding and ability to work with electrical devices, such as outlets and switches.
• Fundamental understanding and ability to work on plumbing fixtures, toilets, showers, and piping.
• Fundamental understanding of building systems, HVAC, and life safety equipment.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools properly and safely.

Engineer II

• Strong ability to paint, wallpaper, and make cosmetic repairs.
• Fundamental skills in wood working, doors, lock, light fixtures, hardware, flooring, and ceilings.
• Strong understanding and ability to work with electrical devices, such as outlets and switches.
• Strong understanding and ability to work on plumbing fixtures, toilets, showers, and piping.
• Strong understanding of building systems, HVAC, and life safety equipment.
• Ability to use common hand and power tools properly and safely.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic property repairs.
• Understand and use precise specifications and measurements.
• Use arithmetic to measure, compute amount of materials to use, and to inspect product to be sure it conforms to requirements.

Engineer III

• Strong ability to paint, wallpaper, and make cosmetic repairs.
• Strong skills in wood working, doors, lock, light fixtures, hardware, flooring, and ceilings.
• Advanced understanding and ability to work with electrical devices, such as outlets and switches.
• Advanced understanding and ability to work on plumbing fixtures, toilets, showers, and piping.
• Advanced understanding of building systems, HVAC, and life safety equipment.
• Advanced ability to use most hand and power tools properly and safely.
• Ability to troubleshoot property repairs.
• Understand and use precise specifications and measurements.
• Use arithmetic to measure, compute amount of materials to use, and to inspect product to be sure it conforms to requirements.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/CarryingLifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required frequently to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.
• Bending/KneelingFrequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
• MobilityStanding, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, driving,
• HearingTo hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, guests
• VisionInspect, maintain equipment
• SpeechMust respond on portable radio to base station, guests
• LiteracyMaintain logs and records
• Chemicals/AgentsSome use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides
• Equipment OperationPortable radio, hand tools, key machine, hand tools, power tools, various machinery

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.
• Lifting/Pushing/Pulling/CarryingLifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required frequently to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.
• Bending/KneelingFrequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
• MobilityStanding, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, driving,
• HearingTo hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, guests
• VisionInspect, maintain equipment
• SpeechMust respond on portable radio to base station, guests
• LiteracyMaintain logs and records
• Chemicals/AgentsSome use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides
• Equipment OperationPortable radio, hand tools, key machine, hand tools, power tools, various machinery

DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Source: Hospitality Online