Hotel Engineer

1w1 week ago

Highgate

Fort Worth, US · Full-time · $18 – $25/hr

About this role

The Engineer ensures the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to guests and associates. Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company, dominant in U.S. gateway markets with a portfolio exceeding $20B in assets.

Daily tasks include conducting room inspections, installing or repairing sheet rock, painting areas, and handling basic electrical fixtures like switches and bulbs. Responsibilities extend to minor plumbing, HVAC pump repairs, tracing water lines, and troubleshooting kitchen equipment.

The role emphasizes guest satisfaction, tracking scores to improve departmental performance, and complying with local, state, and federal codes. Safe work habits are essential, including wearing protective equipment and following MSDS and OSHA standards.

Highgate offers training to hard-working candidates with a spirit of hospitality dedicated to career growth. The executive team includes industry leaders, supporting properties through all stages of the hospitality cycle from corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required
At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred
Flexible and long hours sometimes required
Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds
Effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
Effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests
Able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs
Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings
Paint designated areas and items
Install and replace basic electrical fixtures, light switches, receptacles, and light bulbs
Perform minor plumbing functions
Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps and perform preventative maintenance
Trace and repair all types of water lines
Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment