Engineer/Grounds Keeper

HEI Hotels and Resorts•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Located in the middle of the most prestigious part of Uptown Dallas, The Stoneleigh is a storied landmark with a rich and alluring legacy. The Stoneleigh has recently completed a $20.0M renovation, and has relaunched as part of Marriott's prestigious Autograph Collection. All 176 rooms and public areas have been renovated, including our restaurant, Lions Den, and our bar, Bar Leonessa. Lions Den is the new home of the next restaurant from awarding-winning chef, Chef Michael White. Chef Michael White has many culinary accolades including the James Beard award; 5 simultaneous Michelin stars; and multiple New York Times 3-star and 4-star reviews. Chef Michael White’s concepts at The Stoneleigh include, the Lions Den, where each dish is composed with care, weaving together seasonal ingredients, global inspiration, and a distinctly Dallas spirit. Lions Den will be opening on May 1st, 2026. At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and value U.S. military experience. The Engineer/Grounds Keeper is responsible for maintaining all building related systems and the building envelop to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. This role also involves maintaining the hotel grounds at a level that exceeds guests' expectations, ensuring compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values, as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. The position also focuses on maintaining the building complex as energy efficient as possible, constantly looking for ways to save energy.

Requirements

Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Nice To Haves

Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard.
Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g., "room care").
Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement.
Assist in checking and making routine repairs and assist on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment.
Service the hotel's pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs.
Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening).
Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows and counters.
Paint and finish furniture and fixtures if needed.
Move furniture and fixtures throughout the building.
Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
Watering of plants and lawns.
Tend to the picking up of trash.
Mulching of flower beds.
Pulling weeds from a kneeling position in flowering beds.
Planting of flowers from a kneeling position.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.