Hotel/Resort Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Pool Technician

Crescent Careers•Horseshoe Bay, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Pool Technician supports the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of resort swimming pools and Jacuzzis. The role includes maintaining chemical levels and water clarity, vacuuming pools and backwashing on schedule, servicing pool-room equipment such as pumps, filters, and controllers, maintaining daily pool and Jacuzzi logs, and addressing safety, appearance, and cleanliness issues. Pool chemicals must be stored, handled, and used safely, including the use of protective gear and appropriate hygiene practices. The position also monitors fire alarm and life-safety systems, maintains working knowledge of fire sprinklers and emergency power systems, observes resort energy and utilities usage, and maintains tools and equipment. The engineer responds to emergencies to protect guests, associates, buildings, and systems, and works to restore normal operations promptly. The role requires safe, professional maintenance work across basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing areas, supporting day-to-day resort operations under the direction of Engineering Management. The engineer maintains activity and equipment logs, communicates information between shifts and with supervisors, keeps work areas organized, and may train or provide technical advice to other engineers. The role may also involve other duties assigned by Engineering Management or the resort Manager. The resort operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week; associates may need to change shifts as business demands, and weekly hours may be below or above 40 depending on business needs.

Requirements

Basic skills in electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules and documents, including Lockout Tagout and MSDS information.
Ability to write routine reports, maintain logs, and handle correspondence.
High school certificate with an emphasis in technical trades.
Valid driver's license that must be maintained.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Ability to communicate and disseminate information accurately, verbally and in writing.
Ability to comprehend reading materials.
Ability to work alone without supervision.
Ability to interact with coworkers and contribute as part of a team.
Ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Ability to walk, sit, and ascend or descend stairs as part of the daily routine.
Must maintain a neat and clean overall appearance.
Must be willing to work shifts as business demands; weekly hours may vary, including weeks below or above 40 hours.
Must maintain professional composure in high-stress situations and be willing to make last-minute changes.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of swimming pools and Jacuzzis.
Maintain and repair pools and Jacuzzis, including chemical levels, water clarity, scheduled vacuuming, and backwashing.
Service and maintain pool-room pumps, filters, and controllers.
Identify and address safety issues and maintain facility appearance and cleanliness.
Store, handle, and use swimming pool chemicals safely, including wearing appropriate protective gear.
Maintain pool and Jacuzzi logs daily on all shifts.
Monitor fire alarm and life-safety systems, understand their operation, and handle emergencies involving them.
Maintain working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.
Observe resort and grounds energy and utilities usage, identify conservation opportunities, and report ideas to Engineering Management.
Clean, lubricate, protect, and maintain resort tools and equipment; return tools to the shop and secure them in the proper storage area.
Maintain assigned tool pouch and tools as directed by Engineering Management.
Respond to emergencies in an engineering capacity to protect guests, associates, buildings, and systems, and restore normal operations as quickly as possible.
Inform Engineering Management about emergencies.
Follow departmental Job Safety Analyses, work safely, identify hazardous conditions, and take immediate action to correct them.
Read, log, track, and interpret readings from meters, gauges, and other measuring units.
Maintain a thorough daily log of activities and problems and pass relevant information to other shifts.
Clean engineering areas as directed and keep work areas neat and organized.
Perform other duties as directed or needed to support efficient resort operations.
Complete assigned work safely and professionally.
Communicate with supervisors to ensure needed materials, tools, and supplies are available or ordered, follow up on back orders, and provide updates on assignments.
Train or provide technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested.
Provide day-to-day resort maintenance to keep equipment in good repair and minimize downtime.
Support and improve engineering services that address problems affecting guests and associates.
Train and instruct other staff members by sharing knowledge and skills.
Follow resort rules and policies and maintain professional composure in high-stress situations, including communicating changes with other departments.