Engineer

Lakeway Resort and Spa; The Boulevard (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeway Resort and Spa is seeking a skilled Hotel Maintenance Engineer to diagnose and repair equipment across guest rooms, public areas, and plant rooms. The role focuses on preventive maintenance and rapid response to service calls to keep the property safe and functioning.

The ideal candidate has experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and boiler systems, along with the ability to read blueprints and communicate clearly with other departments.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction.
• Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship; state certification or licensure where required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all service calls within a half hour from time of call.
• Determine defects, troubleshoot malfunctions, take immediate corrective action if guest-related or top priority, or schedule for completion within 2 days and record on work order.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines and equipment run smoothly and building systems operate efficiently.
• Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, guest room and common area fixtures including lighting and TVs, and routine plumbing.
• Assist in checking and repairing major hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools, and general plumbing systems and fixtures.
• Follow specific departmental procedures in efficiently performing repair, maintenance, alteration and installation work.
• Comply with the latest local, county, state and federal governmental codes, laws and requirements.
• Coordinate with other department personnel such as electricians, carpenters, painters and other engineers in completing service, replacement, alteration and new installation work.

Skills

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC systems

Boilers

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading blueprints

Schematic diagrams

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

Vocational training

Associate's degree

Certification / Apprenticeship

State licensure where required

Job description

POSITION SUMMARYThe Hotel Maintenance Engineer performs diagnostic troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and routine preventative maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and mechanical plant rooms to keep the entire facility running smoothly. This vital technical role preserves the hotel's physical infrastructure and asset value and supports the operational safety of the property.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & CORE RESPONSIBILITIESRespond to all service calls within half hour from time call is received.Determine defects, trouble-shoot malfunctions, take immediate necessary corrective action if guest related/top priority or scheduled for completion within 2 days and record same on the departmental work order form.Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines and equipment run smoothly and building systems operate efficiently.Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, guest room and common areas fixtures including lighting and TVs, as well as routine plumbing.Assist in checking and making repairs and assist on major repairs of 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 pipelines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment, and air systems and filters.Follow specific departmental procedures in efficiently performing repair, maintenance, alteration and installation work.Comply with the latest local, county, state and federal governmental codes, laws and requirements.Coordinate with other department personnel such as electrician, carpenter, painter and other engineers in completing service, replacement, alteration and new installation work.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIESUnderstand and efficiently maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems.Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown.Good communication skills, both verbal and written.Strong work ethic and self-initiative.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEPrevious hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction.Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more areas preferred; state certification or licensure where required.