Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

ALBERT HOTEL is hiring for a MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

An urban oasis, tucked away off of Main Street in the heart of Fredericksburg, TX, Albert Hotel offers a peaceful yet sophisticated luxury experience in Texas's famed Hill Country. Opened in January 2025, the property features 105 thoughtfully appointed guest rooms and suites, along with uniquely designed bunk rooms and a private house with custom furnishings, locally-curated amenities, and thoughtful touches.

With the guest experience in mind, Albert's elevated amenities include a sunken limestone pool featuring an outdoor bar and cabanas, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a 2,000-square-foot full-service spa. Additionally, the property is home to four on-site culinary outlets, including The Wellhouse and Junebug's BBQ.

Albert boasts 3,600-square-foot of semi-open air event space, a 1,200-square-foot mezzanine deck, and an expansive event lawn, making it a prime destination for weddings, private events, and intimate gatherings.

What you'll do:

• Communicate with Front Desk staff, the Maintenance Manager, and/or the General Manager regarding grounds-related problems or issues that require immediate attention.
• Perform daily inspection of property for maintenance issues.
• Train new staff members
• Clean and maintain all exterior landscape lighting
• Perform necessary room touch-ups and repairs - including furniture, fixtures, basic electrical, basic plumbing, and HVAC system repair
• Help the Maintenance Manager ensure the property passes all city, safety, and ADA codes
• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance operations (filters, paint, updates, furniture change-out, etc.)
• Maintain all equipment/tools; report the condition of all equipment/tools and notify the General Manager when broken, lost, etc
• Manage offsite maintenance and landscaping purchasing
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of warehouse area
• Coordinate special projects with other managers and staff
• Communicate with Housekeeping staff regarding room cleanliness/condition
• Responsible for the maintenance of company vehicles if applicable
• Problem-solves and implements methods to improve the department

Who you are:

• You have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree.
• You have a 1+ year of related maintenance experience preferred.
• You can speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) of the workplace.
• You can read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• You can write routine reports and correspondence.
• You can speak effectively after guests and groups of co-workers.

BENEFITS

We are proud to offer competitive wages and the following benefits for full-time employees:

• Up to 3 weeks paid time off annually
• 50% off discount at most New Waterloo restaurants
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• 401K matching
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Discounts at our shops, hotels local partnership

ABOUT NEW WATERLOO

New Waterloo is a community-centric independent hospitality company based in Austin, Texas. We use our platform to intentionally empower and get behind the choices of our people and communities - creating environments that sustain lasting social impact. Our team of hospitality experts provides the resources, talent, passion, and collaboration necessary to foster thoughtful places and thriving businesses.

New Waterloo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for this role.