Engineer II (Hotel Swexan)

Company Overview Harwood Hospitality Group, Dallas’ premier Hospitality owner-operator, introduces its most complete expression of a multi-generational vision in Harwood District’s first hotel, Hôtel Swexan.

The Hotel is a new destination, with an uncompromising mission that values experience above all. It is a place like no other that draws inspirations from the world’s greatest cities – New York, London, Paris – together in one location to create something completely new. Local expertise with an international influence. Classic and contemporary, the hotel is a twist on conventions.

Part collection, part creativity, and always elegant. Guests stay to get lost – in culture and conversation. The Hotel is a world of its own, a meeting place, a hideaway, a stomping ground. For celebration or solitude.

Designed with all generations in mind, Harwood District’s hotel plays host to an eclectic mix of personalities. It is a timeless setting where locals mix with out-of-towners and old souls encounter the young at heart.

Intimate, immersive, and transportive. Hôtel Swexan has a surprise around every corner. Forget, for a second, where you came from, and leave with a memory that keeps you coming back.

Position Summary The Engineer II is responsible for preventative maintenance of all Commercial / Hotel equipment in accordance with ASRE/OSHA standards and manufactures maintenance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all equipment and systems within the HVAC/R
• Familiarity with the energy management system and field components.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance and respective reports; Complete assigned work orders in a timely fashion.
• Handle guest complaints utilizing best practice procedures.
• Inspect and troubleshoot all equipment, including ceiling units and suspended units which may require climbing scaffolding, ladders or cat walks.
• Responsible for Maintenance Engineer duties.
• Responsible for daily rounds and log sheet; Maintain the equipment logs, files and operation manuals for ice machines and refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain property inventory and requisition parts as needed.
• Identify, locate and operate all shut-off valves for equipment.
• Repair and calibrate HVAC controls.
• Maintain all chemicals within Pool Systems
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems.
• Successfully complete Training Certification Process and review all departmental safety information (i.e., JHA's and SDS's); Practice emergency procedures in compliance with hotel/company standards; react and assist in hotel emergency situations.
• Maintain safe conditions and procedures in work area and other associated areas; check working condition of equipment and report all deficiencies immediately to supervisor to be rectified; report any safety hazard to supervisor.
• Participate in departmental problem-solving teams.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisor; Assist other departments by providing lateral service when possible.
• Participate in departmental problem-solving team.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent and vocational/technical background
• Trade/vocational school or apprenticeship in refrigeration/AC.
• 6+ years of hotel engineering/maintenance experience.
• 2+ years hands-on Electrical. Plumbing, Mechanical experience and Kitchen equipment experience.
• Engineer II Mechanics must hold a Universal EPA / CFC Certification and Pool certification.
• Ability to communicate in English with hotel guests, visitors and staff to their understanding.