General Maintenance Engineer

Hyatt Hotels; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a General Engineer to ensure the hotel's facilities and equipment are in top shape. This role involves daily inspections, addressing maintenance issues, and performing repairs on furniture, fixtures, and HVAC systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with a commitment to maintaining operational standards. Join this vibrant team and contribute to creating memorable experiences for guests while ensuring compliance with safety and ADA codes. If you have a passion for hands-on work and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of maintenance experience required, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections for maintenance issues under supervision.
• Conduct repairs on furniture, fixtures, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of storage areas.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Knowledge

Electrical Systems Knowledge

Plumbing Systems Knowledge

Maintenance Experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Basic Hand Tools

HVAC Equipment

Job description

About Us

In 2006, Bunkhouse was created to oversee a growing portfolio of hotels and Jo’s Coffee locations. Bunkhouse has a reputation for building memorable experiences that offer more than just a good night’s sleep and a great cup of coffee. Passion for design, tireless attention to detail, and commitment to creating authentic culture have earned our properties a unique place in the hearts and minds of those who visit us. Our work is rooted in the communities in which we exist, and we believe in creating an awareness of and connection to a sense of place in all that we do.

Job Summary

The General Engineer is responsible for performing a variety of maintenance tasks to ensure the hotel’s facilities and equipment are in excellent working condition. This role involves daily property inspections, addressing maintenance issues, and maintaining all exterior landscape lighting. This person conducts room repairs, including furniture, fixtures, basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC system repairs, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Manager. Additionally, this position assists in ensuring compliance with city, safety, and ADA codes, performs scheduled maintenance operations, maintains tools and equipment, organizes storage areas, and coordinates with housekeeping staff regarding room conditions. The General Engineer also assists other staff as needed and adheres to all operational standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

1. Communicates with Front Desk staff, Maintenance Supervisor/Manager, and/or the General Manager regarding ground-related problems or issues that need immediate attention.

2. Performs daily inspection of the property for maintenance issues under the supervision of Maintenance Supervisor/Manager.

3. Cleans and maintains all exterior landscape lighting.

4. Performs necessary room touch-ups and repairs – including furniture, fixtures, basic electrical, basic plumbing, and HVAC system repair.

5. Assists Maintenance Supervisor or Manager in ensuring the property passes all city, safety, and ADA codes.

6. Performs all regularly scheduled maintenance operations (filters, paint, updates, furniture change-out, etc.).

7. Maintains all equipment/tools; reports the condition of all equipment/tools and notifies Maintenance Supervisor or Manager when broken, lost, etc.

8. Maintains organization and cleanliness of storage areas.

9. Communicates with Housekeeping staff regarding room cleanliness/condition.

10. Responsible for the maintenance of company vehicles under the direction of Supervisor or Manager.

11. Assists other staff when needed.

12. Adheres to all standards of operations, policies, procedures, manuals, training materials, memos, and verbal instructions.

13. Requires 1 year of maintenance experience and 6 months of related experience in hospitality or service industry. Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.

Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity