Hotel Maintenance Engineer

The Crescent Hotels Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Matching 401k

Paid time off

Free life insurance

Holiday pay

Hotel discount program

Free lunch

Job summary

A recognized hotel group in Houston, Texas seeks a dedicated individual for engineering roles focused on maintaining guest room standards and hotel systems. Applicants should have two or more years of relevant experience, including knowledge of mechanical systems and flexibility with work shifts. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, assisting with repairs in electrical and plumbing systems, and ensuring guest satisfaction through timely responses to maintenance issues. Benefits include insurance, 401k matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two (2) years of engineering/maintenance experience.
• Flexible to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Able to lift and move items weighing between 25 lbs. to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance in guest rooms and assigned areas.
• Assist in checking and repairing electrical systems.
• Maintain building exterior and respond to guest maintenance calls.

Skills

Communication in English

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing skills

Ability to use computer or tablet

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Description

DoubleTree Hotel by the Galleria employs people who genuinely care about delivering great guest service. If you have hotel, apartment or office building engineering experience, and enjoy engaging with guests, submit your resume to apply!

Required Skills & Abilities:

-Must have the ability to communicate in English both verbal and written

-At least two (2) years previous engineering/maintenance experience in hotel, hospital, apartment or office building

-Flexible to work AM, mid-shift, PM, overnight, weekends and holidays

-Able to use computer or tablet

-Must be able to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, stand on feet for at least eight (8) hours and able to lift, push or pull 25 lbs. to 75 lbs.

-Knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, H.V.A.C., boilers highly preferred

-Experience in painting, drywall, calking and carpentry highly preferred

Job Description

-Perform preventative maintenance in guest rooms and assigned areas of the hotel

-Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement

-Assist with major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen and laundry equipment, boilers, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems

-Assist with servicing the pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning/changing filters

-Maintain the building exterior to include lawn care, power washing, spreading salt for icy conditions

-Respond to guest calls regarding maintenance issues in guest rooms and fix the issue

Benefits:

-Medical, dental and vision insurance

-Matching 401k

-Employee assistance program

-Free life insurance

-Paid time off

-Holiday pay

-Hotel discount program

-Free lunch

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest (Preferred)
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject (Preferred)
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject (Preferred)
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Preferred)
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity (Preferred)

Motivations

• Preferred Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Preferred Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Preferred Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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