Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Start your Warwick Journey and help preserve a beautiful piece of Dallas History!

Our Maintenance team is in search of experienced person to join their team.  Our team is focused on keeping our Historic Dallas Landmark in great condition. Expectations include but are not limited to understanding of equipment and systems found in a hotel, routine maintenance of all public spaces, meeting rooms, guest rooms and grounds, and completing repairs and replacement of any equipment necessary.

POSITION PURPOSE

Maintain the entire hotel facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs. Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel.  

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Complete work orders and visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.

Completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds.   Completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.

Adhere to all corporate-required purchasing policies and controls, including, but not limited to, all outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules. Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA.

Work with the Chief Engineer to maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.

Inform the General Manager and hotel department heads on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems.  Access and input information into a computer and generate reports (if applicable).

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.  Employees with irregular attendance will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.  In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with hotel rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel facilities.  Employees who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

Make necessary repairs and maintenance throughout the hotel.

Prepare technical data, bidding, project work, alterations, and repairs for properties.   Must have basic knowledge of building codes.

Actively train in fire prevention, environmental health and safety and engineering systems.   

Attend morning walk arounds as required.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills and abilities:

Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.

Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.   

Most tasks are performed in a team environment with the employee acting as a team leader.   There is minimal direct supervision.

Knowledge of all types of mechanical equipment such as chillers, boilers, water softeners, and refrigeration equipment is preferred

Knowledge of plumbing and electrical systems, maintenance of records of power, water and fuel consumption is preferred

BENEFITS

Full time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance in addition to supplemental plans.  The hotel provides complimentary meal and parking for all employees.  Le Spa by Warwick also offers a 50% discount on all treatments.