General Maintenance Engineer

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hyatt Regency Baytown as a General Maintenance Engineer where you'll be responsible for maintaining the hotel's facilities. This role includes performing repairs in guest areas and conducting preventive maintenance on mechanical systems. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in building maintenance. Enjoy competitive benefits that support your professional and personal growth, including medical insurance and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Free room nights

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Family Bonding Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in general building maintenance or construction preferred.
• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields preferred.
• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs in guest rooms and common areas.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on HVAC units and major equipment.
• Document all work performed, respond to guest requests promptly.

Skills

Communication

Basic Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Some college or advanced vocational training

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Mechanical systems

Job description

"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

As a Hyatt Regency Baytown colleague, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with only 30-day waiting period!
• 401K with company match
• Free parking
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

Job Description

The General Maintenance Engineer will be responsible primarily for general maintenance and repairs in guest room, meeting space, and front of the house areas, as well as back of the house areas including kitchen, laundry, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. A Shift Engineer will also perform preventive maintenance on major equipment and systems, using a windows based computer system. Ability to read blue prints and schematics is preferred, along with basic trouble-shooting skills. Good communication skills are necessary

Responsibilities Include – (not limited to)

• Conduct a tower tour during early part of shift, checking lights in lobby areas and room corridors.
• Always keep grounds of hotel clean
• Check your designated area for work orders generated in the hotel’s Maintenance Program.
• At specified times check mechanical readings, water pressure and temperature readings. Report out to Director of Engineering or Engineering Supervisor when readings are not correct.
• Handle all radio responses and guest request.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance of HVAC units, kitchen, and laundry equipment as required by established maintenance schedules.
• Perform pool reading and pool basic maintenance.
• Leave notes and documentation for DOE and supervisor of unsolved problems or areas that need follow-up on the next day.
• Through work orders, job tickets and the daily log, document all work performed on your shift.
• Complete all work requests assigned to you on a timely basis. Completely fill in WO’s with work done on job.
• Assist in Loss Prevention when needed and directed by the DOE.
• Assist Loss Prevention in Fire Alarm’s and emergences.
• Actively pursue training to update mechanical and electrical skills. Look to develop into a Class 1 Engineer in the future
• Ensure lighting in the hotel is on/or functional.
• Conduct basic HVAC, plumbing and Mechanical Preventive Maintenance on hotel equipment.
• Report out to DOE or Engineering Supervisor when parts are needed to complete work in the hotel.
• Look for ways to safe on Energy and reduce our Carbon footprint.
• Always maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and be in proper uniform.
• Ensure teamwork in the department and with other departments. Work collaboratively with others in a positive manner. Follow out all reasonable request for other Department Managers.
• Be able to respond to any Guest room request in less than 15 minutes.
• Always keep the department clean and organize. Put away anything you take out. Department tools should be organized and accounted for at the end of the day.
• Ensure all Mechanical Rooms are clean and organize.
• Have knowledge of and participate in the total quality management process.
• Have knowledge of the department’s job safety analysis and adhere to the JSA’s.
• Have knowledge and adhere to all hotel safety policies.
• Adhere to the department’s Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Go to Daily Department meeting and be involved with training.
• High school graduate or equivalent required. Some college or advanced vocational training preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education
• Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields preferred.
• Hotel experience preferred.

Physical Requirements – (not limited to)

• Carrying, lifting, pushing, and/or pulling items weighing up to 50 -100 pounds.
• Frequent standing up and moving about the facility.
• Frequent handling of objects and equipment to maintain the building.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and crawling.
• Occasionally, climbing stairs.

Our Vales: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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