Senior Engineer - LSC

Valencia Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Valencia Group seeks a skilled hotel engineer for Lone Star Court in Austin to supervise maintenance operations and ensure safety and compliance across facilities.

You will coordinate with the Director of Engineering, review daily tasks, and manage advanced maintenance requests, with a focus on HVAC systems, chemical handling, and secure logging of inspections. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well with a team and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with Director of Engineering to keep staff in compliance.
• Review progress of PM tasks and daily sign-ins in facilities.
• Handle advanced maintenance requests and HVAC-related tasks.
• Maintain logs for boiler rooms, laundry rooms, and pools."
• Ensure proper chemical dosing for pools and laundry areas.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lone Star Court - Austin, TX 78758
Position Type: Full Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & FUNCTIONS

Operational Responsibilities

Work closely with Director of engineering to keep engineering staff in compliance. Review Engineering staff’s progress of PM rooms and tasks completed during the day. Handle advanced maintenance requests. Paint, repair, clean and perform filter replacements, belt inspections for the HVAC machines, keep logs and daily sign in inspections for boiler rooms, Laundry rooms, and ensure that pools have the appropriate dosage of chemicals for the pool and laundry rooms. Running monthly testing on emergency lights transfer switches and emergency exit signage, replace failed ballasts fixtures and interior=exterior lamps, verify alarm panels sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers to be properly filled.

Guest Services

Handle advanced Alice tickets and make sure they are closed in a timely manner and ensure that customer satisfaction is achieved

Team Support and Training

Work closely with Director of Engineering as well as with all departments on guest related issues and internal hotel issues

Communication and Reporting

Report to Director of Engineering what happened on your shift, how many tasks completed.

Safety & Compliance

Manage chemicals safely, including cleaning agents pool chemicals and paints while ensuring the correct labeling.

Use correct PPE equipment when performing a job including eye wear, ear protection, safety gloves, safely work on crawl spaces and boiler rooms.

Qualifications: ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in [specify relevant software or technical skills]
• Ability to work well with a team and demonstrate attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal abilities

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: Rare
• Standing/Walking: Constant
• Lifting/Carrying: Up to 50Ibs
• Other Physical Requirements: Crouching, bending, lifting, reaching

Working Environment

• Interior: To include guest rooms, public areas, meeting space, storage closets; variety of surfaces/ textures.
• Exterior: exposure to variety of elements based on weather conditions (heat/cold/rain/wind/ice)

BASICS

• Maintain cleanliness and organization in all work areas
• Display courteous behavior with guests and team members
• Report any unsafe conditions immediately
• Ensure hotel equipment is in proper working condition
• Attend require meetings
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the supervisor

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• Hotel engineer experience preferred
• At least 3 years of hotel experience
• Advanced knowledge of maintenance issues and how to solve them
• Experience leading a team

Acknowledgment

I have read and understand the job description as stated above and accept that tasks may be modified as needed. I can perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Employee Signature: ___________________________ Date: ___________

Supervisor Signature: __________________________ Date: ___________