Maintenance Engineer

Westwood Country Club; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Country Club is seeking a Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on club facilities and equipment. The role covers HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen equipment, and grounds maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has broad maintenance experience, is non-exempt and hourly, and must be available for days, evenings, weekends and holidays with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Broad maintenance experience across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair club facilities and equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and work order management.

Responsibilities

• Inspect club facilities and identify maintenance needs.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedule.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Assist with renovations and special projects.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing knowledge

General building maintenance

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of the club's facilities and equipment. This position ensures that all building systems, fitness amenities, pools, locker rooms, kitchens, and grounds remain safe, reliable, and in excellent operating condition while providing exceptional service to members and staff.

Job Details

Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Supervises: Not a supervisory position

Job Description

The ideal candidate possesses broad maintenance experience with strong technical knowledge in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen equipment, and general building maintenance. This position works in assigned areas and takes directions from the Facilities Management Team (Facilities Director and / or the Assistant Facilities Director and Maintenance Manager). This is a non-exempt, hourly position; must be available to workdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays and have a flexible schedule.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of all club facilities and identify maintenance needs.
• Complete preventative maintenance according to established schedules.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
• Maintain accurate work orders and maintenance records.
• Assist with facility improvements, renovations, and special projects.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance shop.
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial HVAC equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance including filter changes, belt replacement, lubrication, and coil cleaning.
• Diagnose refrigeration and air conditioning issues.
• Monitor building automation and HVAC controls where applicable.
• Assist with maintaining proper indoor air quality and temperature throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues involving lighting, receptacles, switches, motors, and controls.
• Replace lighting fixtures, ballasts, drivers, and electrical components.
• Install and repair electrical equipment in accordance with applicable codes.
• Perform basic motor control troubleshooting.
• Maintain emergency lighting systems and backup equipment.
• Repair toilets, sinks, faucets, valves, flushometers, and water heaters.
• Diagnose and repair water leaks and drain issues.
• Maintain domestic water and irrigation systems.
• Install plumbing fixtures and piping as needed.
• Diagnose and repair commercial kitchen equipment including:
  • Ice machines
  • Refrigerators and freezers
  • Walk-in coolers and freezers
  • Ovens
  • Grills
  • Fryers
  • Steamers
  • Dishwashers
  • Food warmers
  • Beverage equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance on food service equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors for major repairs when necessary.
• Assist with maintenance of fitness equipment and recreational amenities.
• Support pool equipment maintenance including pumps, filters, and chemical systems (training provided if necessary).
• Operate lifts, ladders, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and all applicable safety regulations.
• Provide courteous, professional service to members, guests, and coworkers.
• Laundry, Security, Housekeeping duties and / or landscaping and groundskeeping responsibilities as needed.
• Landscaping duties: lawn mowing/maintenance, planting flowers, weeding, mulching, watering, fertilizing, tree trimming, digging, etc.; clean, fill and maintain water jugs, leaf blowing and clean / maintain all areas (parking lot, tennis courts, pool, marina, etc.) empty trash receptacles, remove spider /cobwebs.
• Move furniture (setup/break down).
• Janitorial/housekeeping responsibilities; clean / vacuum / sweep / mop floors, windows, dust, etc, laundry.

Preferred Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3 plus years of experience/knowledge (Preferred)
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable

Preferred Certifications

• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification (Required or obtained within 90 days)

Physical Demands

This position requires standing, walking, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, lifting, holding/carrying, twisting/turning, reaching, climbing stairs/ladders and the ability to routinely lift 50 pounds or more regularly. Also requires the ability to climb a 15-foot extension ladder and work while scaffolding; able to perform the necessary job functions in hot and cold environments for extended periods of time (indoor/outdoor).

Work Environment

Tasks are performed with exposure to diverse environmental and safety conditions. The position will require the use of equipment that will present noise levels and safety concerns in the workplace which may be excessive and will require, from time to time, the use of ear plugs and other personal protective equipment (PPE).

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work expected to be performed for this role at Westwood Country Club. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. All job requirements are subject to possible modifications and will be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of other employees. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instruction and perform other job-related duties when requested by their supervisor, in compliance with federal and state laws. Listed requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully. Employees must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This job description may be changed or updated at any time. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.