Engineer/Grounds Keeper

HEI Hotels & Resorts•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stoneleigh, located in Uptown Dallas, is a storied landmark that has recently completed a $20.0M renovation and relaunched as part of Marriott's prestigious Autograph Collection. All 176 rooms and public areas, including the restaurant Lions Den and bar Bar Leonessa, have been renovated. Lions Den will be the new home for award-winning Chef Michael White's next restaurant, opening May 1st, 2026. HEI is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages all qualified candidates, including those with U.S. military experience, to apply even if their experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification. The position involves maintaining all building-related systems and the building envelope to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. It also requires maintaining the hotel grounds to exceed guest expectations, ensuring compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values, and all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. The role also focuses on maintaining the building complex as energy-efficient as possible by constantly seeking 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.

Benefits

competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Vision insurance programs through EyeMed
Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs
pet insurance through the ASPCA
Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability plans
401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds
discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs
market-leading compensation packages
generous PTO and flex-time initiatives
outstanding career development and advancement opportunities
job-appropriate assets and resources
DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.