Hotel/Resort Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Pool Technician

Horseshoe Bay Resort•Horseshoe Bay, TX

23h

About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Pool Technician) supports the safe, efficient operation and day-to-day maintenance of the resort under the direction of Engineering Management. The role focuses on swimming pools and Jacuzzis, including maintaining chemical levels and water clarity, vacuuming and backwashing on schedule, servicing pump-room equipment, and addressing safety, cleanliness, and appearance issues. Pool and Jacuzzi logs must be maintained daily on all shifts, and chemicals must be stored and handled safely using appropriate protective equipment and procedures. The position also monitors fire alarm and life-safety systems, maintains working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems, identifies opportunities to conserve energy, and maintains tools and equipment. The engineer responds to emergencies to protect guests, associates, buildings, and systems, documents daily activities and readings, keeps engineering areas organized, and communicates work status, supply needs, and problems to supervisors and other shifts. The role may include training and advising other engineers and performing other duties as directed. The resort operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Shifts may change according to business needs, and weekly hours may be below or above 40. The position requires basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing skills, professional communication, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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.
Ability to adjust shifts as business demands; the resort operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and weekly schedules may be below or above 40 hours.
Ability to maintain professional composure in high-stress situations and communicate accurately verbally and in writing.
High School Certificate with emphasis in Technical Trades.
Valid driver's license that must be maintained.
Ability to speak, read, and write English.
Ability to work alone without supervision and interact with coworkers as part of a team.
Ability to comprehend reading materials and communicate and disseminate information accurately to the public or associates.
Neat and clean overall appearance.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Walk and sit as part of the daily routine and ascend and descend stairs as part of the daily routine.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safe and efficient operation of swimming pools and Jacuzzis.
Maintain pool and Jacuzzi chemical levels and water clarity; vacuum pools regularly, backwash, and service and maintain pumps, filters, controllers, and other pump-room equipment.
Identify and address pool safety issues and maintain facility appearance and cleanliness.
Store and handle pool chemicals safely, use protective gear, and follow applicable safety procedures.
Maintain pool and Jacuzzi logs daily on all shifts.
Monitor fire alarm and life-safety systems, understand their operation, handle related emergencies, and maintain working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.
Observe energy and utilities usage and report conservation ideas to Engineering Management.
Clean, lubricate, protect, store, and otherwise maintain resort tools and equipment, including assigned tools.
Respond to emergencies in an engineering capacity to protect guests, associates, buildings, and systems; help restore normal operations and inform Engineering Management.
Follow departmental Job Safety Analysis practices, work safely, identify hazards, and take immediate action to correct hazardous conditions.
Read, log, track, and interpret readings from meters, gauges, and other measuring units.
Maintain thorough daily activity and problem logs and pass information on to other shifts.
Clean engineering areas as directed and keep work areas neat, efficient, and organized.
Complete assigned work safely and professionally; communicate with supervisors about materials, tools, supplies, back orders, and assignments.
Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested.
Perform day-to-day resort maintenance under Engineering Management direction and help keep equipment in good repair with minimal downtime.
Support and improve engineering services addressing problems affecting guests and associates.
Develop the ability to analyze problems and plan quality work efficiently; train and instruct other staff by sharing knowledge and skills.
Communicate professionally in high-stress situations and coordinate with other departments verbally and in writing.
Follow resort rules and policies and perform other duties as assigned.