General Maintenance Engineer - $500 Hiring Bonus (Full - Time)

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a General Maintenance Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of guests through effective maintenance and repairs. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment, where you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including preventive maintenance on HVAC systems and addressing guest requests promptly. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal development, you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills and contribute to a high-quality experience for all guests. Embrace a role that values integrity, respect, and wellbeing in a vibrant hospitality setting.

Benefits

Free room nights

Discounted room rates

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Paid Family Bonding Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Discounts at various retailers

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in building maintenance or construction.
• Specialized skills in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or carpentry fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance on HVAC units and kitchen equipment.
• Respond to guest room requests within 15 minutes.
• Document all work performed during your shift.

Skills

General Maintenance

HVAC Systems

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational Training

Job description

When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means.

General Maintenance Engineer - $500 Hiring Bonus (Full-Time)

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
• 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 rooms, meeting spaces, front of the house, and 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 blueprints and schematics is preferred, along with basic troubleshooting skills. Good communication skills are necessary.

This position will be eligible for a $500 hiring bonus, with $250 paid upon hire and $250 after 90 days of successful employment.

Responsibilities Include – (not limited to):

• Conduct a tower tour during the early part of shift, checking lights in lobby areas and room corridors.
• Keep hotel grounds clean at all times.
• Check work orders generated in the hotel’s Maintenance Program for your designated area.
• Monitor mechanical readings, water pressure, and temperature readings at scheduled times; report discrepancies to the Director of Engineering or Engineering Supervisor.
• Complete daily checklists.
• Handle all radio responses and guest requests promptly.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on HVAC units, kitchen, and laundry equipment as scheduled.
• Perform pool readings and basic pool maintenance.
• Document unresolved issues or follow-up areas for the next day in notes and reports for DOE and supervisor.
• Record all work performed during your shift via work orders, job tickets, and logs.
• Complete all assigned work requests timely and accurately.
• Assist in Loss Prevention activities as needed, including fire alarms and emergencies.
• Seek ongoing training to update mechanical and electrical skills, aiming to develop into a Class 1 Engineer.
• Ensure all hotel lighting is operational.
• Conduct basic HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical preventive maintenance.
• Communicate with DOE or Engineering Supervisor about parts needed for repairs.
• Identify energy-saving opportunities and reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and proper uniform.
• Promote teamwork within the department and with other departments, following reasonable requests from managers.
• Respond to guest room requests within 15 minutes.
• Keep the department clean and organized, including tools and mechanical rooms.
• Participate in total quality management and adhere to safety policies and JSA guidelines.
• Follow the department’s Mission Statement and Core Values.
• Attend daily department meetings and participate in training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college or vocational training preferred.
• 1-2 years’ experience in building maintenance or construction, or equivalent education.
• Specialized skills in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or carpentry fields preferred.
• Hotel experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50-100 pounds.
• Frequent standing, movement, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and crawling.
• Occasional stair climbing.

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

All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.