Senior Engineer - LSC

Valencia Group•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Senior Engineer assists the Director of Engineering in overseeing Level 1, 2, and 3 Engineering Technicians and performs advanced maintenance to keep the hotel fully functional and support a positive guest experience. The position works with the Director of Engineering and other departments on guest-related and internal hotel issues, reviews engineering staff progress on preventive-maintenance rooms and daily tasks, and reports shift activity and completed work. The role handles advanced maintenance requests and tasks involving painting, repairs, cleaning, HVAC filters and belts, boiler and laundry room inspections, pool chemical dosage, emergency lighting and systems, exit signage, lamps and fixtures, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and guest-service tickets. It also requires safe chemical handling, correct PPE use, maintaining organized work areas, and promptly reporting unsafe conditions. Work takes place in interior hotel spaces and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective time-management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work well with a team and demonstrate attention to detail.
Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Hotel engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Engineering in overseeing Level 1, 2, and 3 Engineering Technicians.
Work with the Director of Engineering to keep engineering staff compliant.
Review engineering staff progress on preventive-maintenance rooms and tasks completed during the day.
Handle advanced maintenance requests.
Paint, repair, clean, and replace HVAC filters; inspect HVAC belts.
Maintain logs and conduct daily sign-in inspections for boiler rooms and laundry rooms.
Ensure pools have the appropriate dosage of chemicals.
Conduct monthly testing of emergency lights, transfer switches, and emergency exit signage.
Replace failed ballasts, fixtures, and interior and exterior lamps.
Verify alarm panels, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers are properly maintained and filled.
Handle advanced Alice tickets, close them in a timely manner, and ensure customer satisfaction.
Work with the Director of Engineering and other departments on guest-related and internal hotel issues.
Report shift activity and the number of completed tasks to the Director of Engineering.
Manage chemicals safely and ensure correct labeling.
Use appropriate PPE, including eyewear, ear protection, and safety gloves, and work safely in crawl spaces and boiler rooms.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas and keep hotel equipment in proper working condition.
Display courteous behavior toward guests and team members, report unsafe conditions promptly, attend required meetings, follow company policies and procedures, and perform additional assigned duties.