Senior Engineer - LSC

VALENCIA GROUP•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

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 role works with the Director of Engineering to maintain staff compliance and review progress on preventive-maintenance rooms and daily tasks. The Senior Engineer handles advanced maintenance requests, including painting, repairs, cleaning, HVAC filter replacement and belt inspections, boiler and laundry room logs and inspections, and monitoring pool and laundry room chemical dosages. The role also conducts monthly tests of emergency lights, transfer switches, and exit signage; replaces failed ballasts, fixtures, and interior or exterior lamps; and verifies that alarm panels, sprinkler systems, and fire extinguishers are properly maintained. The position manages advanced Alice service tickets through timely closure and customer satisfaction, collaborates with the Director of Engineering and other departments on guest and internal hotel issues, and reports shift events and completed tasks. It requires safe chemical handling, correct labeling, appropriate PPE, and safe work in crawl spaces and boiler rooms. The employee is also expected to maintain organized work areas, report unsafe conditions, attend required meetings, follow company policies, and perform additional assigned duties.

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 of the job 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 in compliance.
Review engineering staff progress on preventive-maintenance rooms and tasks completed during the day.
Handle advanced maintenance requests.
Paint, repair, clean, replace HVAC filters, and inspect HVAC belts.
Maintain logs and conduct daily sign-in inspections for boiler rooms and laundry rooms.
Ensure pools have appropriate chemical dosage.
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 events and the number of tasks completed to the Director of Engineering.
Handle chemicals safely, ensure correct labeling, use appropriate PPE, and work safely in crawl spaces and boiler rooms.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in work areas, behave courteously with guests and team members, and report unsafe conditions immediately.
Ensure hotel equipment is in proper working condition, attend required meetings, follow company policies and procedures, and perform additional duties as assigned.