Engineer II

Hôtel Swexan; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hôtel Swexan in Dallas seeks an Engineer II to oversee preventive maintenance of all commercial/hotel equipment in line with ASRE/OSHA standards and manufacturer guidelines. The role includes repairing HVAC/R systems, inspecting equipment, and maintaining logs and documentation.

The position requires 6+ years in hotel engineering/maintenance, hands-on electrical/plumbing/mechanical experience, and EPA/CFC certification. Excellent English communication is essential for guest and staff interaction.

Qualifications

• HVAC/R experience and maintenance skills.
• Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical hands-on experience.
• Refrigeration knowledge and pool equipment familiarity optional.
• EPA/CFC Universal Certification and pool certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC/R equipment per ASRE/OSHA and manufacturer standards.
• Repair and maintain all hotel equipment and systems within HVAC/R scope.
• Check energy management systems and field components for proper operation.
• Complete scheduled maintenance work orders and generate required reports.
• Respond to guest complaints using standard service procedures.
• Inspect equipment such as ceiling and suspended units; climb ladders or scaffolding as needed.

Skills

HVAC/R systems

Electrical work

Plumbing

Mechanical maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade/Vocational school in refrigeration/AC

Job description

Description

Company Overview

Harwood Hospitality Group, Dallas’ premier Hospitality owner-operator, introduces its most complete expression of a multi-generational vision in Harwood District’s first hotel, Hôtel Swexan.

The Hotel is a new destination, with an uncompromising mission that values experience above all. It is a place like no other that draws inspirations from the world’s greatest cities – New York, London, Paris – together in one location to create something completely new. Local expertise with an international influence. Classic and contemporary, the hotel is a twist on conventions.

Part collection, part creativity, and always elegant. Guests stay to get lost – in culture and conversation. The Hotel is a world of its own, a meeting place, a hideaway, a stomping ground. For celebration or solitude.

Designed with all generations in mind, Harwood District’s hotel plays host to an eclectic mix of personalities. It is a timeless setting where locals mix with out-of-towners and old souls encounter the young at heart.

Intimate, immersive, and transportive. Hôtel Swexan has a surprise around every corner. Forget, for a second, where you came from, and leave with a memory that keeps you coming back.

Position Summary

The Engineer II is responsible for preventative maintenance of all Commercial / Hotel equipment in accordance with ASRE/OSHA standards and manufacturer maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all equipment and systems within the HVAC/R
• Familiarity with the energy management system and field components.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and respective reports; Complete assigned work orders in a timely fashion.
• Handle guest complaints utilizing best practice procedures.
• Inspect and troubleshoot all equipment, including ceiling units and suspended units which may require climbing scaffolding, ladders or cat walks.
• Responsible for Maintenance Engineer duties.
• Responsible for daily rounds and log sheet; Maintain the equipment logs, files and operation manuals for ice machines and refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain property inventory and requisition parts as needed.
• Identify, locate and operate all shut-off valves for equipment.
• Repair and calibrate HVAC controls.
• Maintain all chemicals within Pool Systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Successfully complete Training Certification Process and review all departmental safety information (i.e., JHA's and SDS's); Practice emergency procedures in compliance with hotel/company standards; react and assist in hotel emergency situations.
• Maintain safe conditions and procedures in work area and other associated areas; check working condition of equipment and report all deficiencies immediately to supervisor to be rectified; report any safety hazard to supervisor.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisor; Assist other departments by providing lateral service when possible.
• Participate in departmental problem-solving team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent and vocational/technical background required.
• Trade/vocational school or apprenticeship in refrigeration/AC is strongly preferred.
• 6+ years of hotel engineering/maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of hands-on Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical experience, and Kitchen equipment experience required.
• Engineer II Mechanics must hold a Universal EPA / CFC Certification and Pool certification.
• Ability to communicate in English with hotel guests, visitors, and staff to their understanding.

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