Hyatt Regency · 2 weeks ago
Entry Level - General Maintenance Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expHyatt Regency Baytown is a hospitality organization that values empathy, integrity, and respect. The General Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for general maintenance and repairs in various areas of the hotel, ensuring a high standard of safety and functionality in guest and service spaces.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Conduct a tour during the early part of the shift, checking lights in lobby areas and room corridors
Always keep the grounds of the hotel clean
Check your designated area for work orders generated in the hotel’s Maintenance Program
At specified times, check mechanical readings, water pressure, and temperature readings. Report out to the Director of Engineering or the Engineering Supervisor when readings are not correct
Complete daily check list sheets
Handle all radio responses and guest requests
Perform basic preventive maintenance of HVAC units, kitchen, and laundry equipment as required by established maintenance schedules
Perform pool reading and pool basic maintenance
Leave notes and documentation for the DOE and supervisor of unsolved problems or areas that need follow-up on the next day
Through work orders, job tickets, and the daily log, document all work performed on your shift
Complete all work requests assigned to you on a timely basis. Fill in WOs with work done on the job
Assist in Loss Prevention when needed and directed by the DOE
Assist Loss Prevention in Fire Alarms and emergencies
Actively pursue training to update mechanical and electrical skills. Aspire to become a Class 1 Engineer in the future
Ensure that the lighting in the hotel is on or functional
Conduct basic HVAC, plumbing, and Mechanical Preventive Maintenance on hotel equipment
Report out to DOE or the Engineering Supervisor when parts are needed to complete work in the hotel
Look for ways to save on Energy and reduce our Carbon footprint
Always maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and be in proper uniform
Ensure teamwork in the department and with other departments. Work collaboratively with others in a positive manner. Follow up on all reasonable requests for other Department Managers
Respond to any Guest room request within 15 minutes
Always keep the department clean and organized. Put away anything you take out. Department tools should be organized and accounted for at the end of the day
Ensure all Mechanical Rooms are clean and organized
Have knowledge of and participate in the total quality management process
Have knowledge of the department’s job safety analysis and adhere to the JSAs
Have knowledge and adhere to all hotel safety policies
Adhere to the department’s Mission Statement and Core Values
Attend the Daily Department meeting and participate in the training
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or equivalent required
1-2 years' experience in general building maintenance and/or construction, or equivalent combination of education
Ability to read blueprints and schematics
Basic troubleshooting skills
Good communication skills
Preferred
Some college or advanced vocational training preferred
Specialized expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields is preferred
Hotel experience preferred
Benefits
Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with only a 30-day waiting period!
401K with company match
Free parking
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Discounts at various retailers –Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more
Company
Hyatt Regency
Hyatt Regency created a place designed around the power of meaningful connections.
10001+ employees
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