General Maintenance Engineer ("Mantenimiento General")

Azul Hospitality•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance Engineer repairs and maintains the physical structure of the hotel and provides technical and administrative support to the Maintenance Department. The role performs routine and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, meeting rooms, kitchens, laundry areas, HVAC systems, swimming pool and hot tub, and other hotel facilities. It also responds to alarms and guest requests, reports hazards and major repair needs, and follows safety, security, and lockout/tagout procedures. The position may include cross-training and other duties assigned by management. Regular attendance, participation in scheduled training and meetings, and flexibility to work varying schedules based on hotel business needs are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
English fluency; ability to speak, read, write, and understand the primary workplace language.
Three to five years of experience in general building trades.
Good verbal and written communication skills and excellent customer relations skills.
Basic computer skills and basic computational ability.
Ability to use hand and power tools and other materials safely.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, diagrams, and design plans for all trades.
Ability to work independently, resolve issues, analyze situations, and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to deal effectively with internal and external customers with patience, tact, and diplomacy, and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
Ability to respond quickly in emergencies and make decisions that may involve significant expenditures or others' safety.
Ability to provide and maintain a valid driver's license, as the position may require operating motorized and electric vehicles.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally and pushing or pulling carts and equipment weighing up to 250 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work varying schedules based on hotel business needs and maintain regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

Technical building maintenance experience in a commercial setting.
A license in a trade such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, or carpentry.

Responsibilities

Perform minor and routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and related maintenance using hand tools.
Perform preventive maintenance in guest rooms, including vinyl and paint touch-ups, minor furniture repairs, tub caulking, and tile repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance on ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen and laundry equipment, HVAC systems, meeting rooms, the swimming pool, and hot tub.
Perform plumbing and laundry equipment repairs and preventive maintenance on exhaust fans and supply systems.
Monitor energy conservation and replace air conditioner filters.
Repair vacuum cleaners and other small equipment as requested.
Respond immediately to alarms, determine their location and cause, assess emergency status, and report findings to the Front Desk.
Respond to guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner and assist with guest inquiries.
Report suspicious occurrences, hazardous conditions, maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, and injuries.
Maintain clean work areas and follow safe work habits and company safety and security policies.
Use the lockout/tagout system before performing maintenance work.
Notify management when major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, or ventilation equipment are needed.
Complete safety training and certifications and attend scheduled training sessions and meetings.
Perform cross-training and other duties as directed by managers or supervisors.