Engineer III

Company Overview

Harwood Hospitality Group, Dallas’ premier Hospitality owner-operator, introduces its most complete expression of a multi-generational vision in Harwood District’s first hotel, Hôtel Swexan.

The Hotel is a new destination, with an uncompromising mission that values experience above all. It is a place like no other that draws inspirations from the world’s greatest cities – New York, London, Paris – together in one location to create something completely new. Local expertise with an international influence. Classic and contemporary, the hotel is a twist on conventions.

Part collection, part creativity, and always elegant. Guests stay to get lost – in culture and conversation. The Hotel is a world of its own, a meeting place, a hideaway, a stomping ground. For celebration or solitude.

Designed with all generations in mind, Harwood District’s hotel plays host to an eclectic mix of personalities. It is a timeless setting where locals mix with out-of-towners and old souls encounter the young at heart.

Intimate, immersive, and transportive. Hôtel Swexan has a surprise around every corner. Forget, for a second, where you came from, and leave with a memory that keeps you coming back.

Position Summary

The Engineer III is responsible for repairing and maintaining all MEP equipment (boilers, Split Heat pump systems, pumps, air handling units and controls, etc.) in accordance with ASRE, OSHA, EPA and Manufacturers requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all equipment and systems within the HVAC/R
• Familiarity with the energy management system and field components.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and respective reports; Complete assigned work orders in a timely fashion.
• Handle guest complaints utilizing the Guest Instant Pacification Procedures.
• Inspect and troubleshoot all equipment, including ceiling units and suspended units which may require climbing scaffolding, ladders or cat walks.
• Responsible for Maintenance Engineer duties.
• Responsible for daily rounds and log sheet; Maintain the equipment logs, files and operation manuals for ice machines and refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain property inventory and requisition parts as needed.
• Identify, locate and operate all shut-off valves for equipment.
• Repair and calibrate HVAC controls.
• Maintain all chemicals within a Pool system.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Successfully complete Training Certification Process and review all departmental safety information (i.e., JHA's and SDS's); Practice emergency procedures in compliance with hotel/company standards; react and assist in hotel emergency situations.
• Maintain safe conditions and procedures in work area and other associated areas; check working condition of equipment and report all deficiencies immediately to supervisor to be rectified; report any safety hazard to supervisor.
• Participate in departmental problem-solving teams.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisor; Assist other departments by providing lateral service when possible.

Qualifications

• Trade/vocational school or apprenticeship in refrigeration/AC.
• 12+ years senior trades person experience
• 8+ years of hotel engineering/maintenance experience.
• Hands-on MEP and Pneumatic repairs and maintenance
• Read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Must hold a Universal EPA/CFC and Pool Certification
• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Ability to communicate in English with hotel guests, visitors and staff to their understanding.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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