Hotel Maintenance Engineer

DoubleTree Houston at The Galleria 5353 Westheimer Rd Houston, TX 77056, USA 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, HVAC, boilers highly preferred Experience in painting, drywall, calking and carpentry highly preferred Job Responsibilities 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 401(k) Employee assistance program Free life insurance Paid time off Holiday pay Hotel discount program Free lunch Preferred Qualities Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Self‑Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Crescent Hotels & Resorts