Hotel Maintenance Lead Engineer

Avion Hospitality; Houston, Katy (TX, TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee operations, maintenance and repair of hotel equipment and to supervise the maintenance staff. The role focuses on safe, efficient day-to-day facilities management with preventative maintenance and guest service responsibilities.

The Lead Engineer will supervise, coordinate scheduling, and ensure compliance with brand standards and health code requirements, including handling guest requests and emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Education & Experience: Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
• Education & Experience: Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Education & Experience: Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific

Responsibilities

• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Avion Hospitality standards.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working.
• Comply at all times with Avion Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Train and supervise maintenance Engineering staff and coordinate all scheduling.
• Provide direction the Engineering department as requested by General Manager and/or Property Chief Eng.
• Ensure that all Engineering personnel fulfill their job functions appropriately.
• Follow all hotel and departmental procedures and policies.
• Report emergencies and unusual situations immediately.
• Handle guest room maintenance requests in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation and helpfulness at all times.
• Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Employees must, at all times, be friendly, courteous, and helpful to guests, employees and managers.
• Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include: vinyl repair, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repairs, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, the swimming pool and hot tub.
• Perform plumbing repair, laundry equipment repair, preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request.
• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk with findings.
• Point out and assist with eliminating safety concerns.
• Assist in maintenance of health code requirements for pool and spa.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.)

Experience in a hotel or related field preferred

Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state

Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific

Job description

Avion Hospitality is seeking a Lead Engineer to oversee operations, maintenance and repair of hotel equipment and to supervise the maintenance staff. The role focuses on safe, efficient day-to-day facilities management with preventative maintenance and guest service responsibilities.

The Lead Engineer will supervise, coordinate scheduling, and ensure compliance with brand standards and health code requirements, including handling guest requests and emergencies as needed.