R.O. - Maintenance Engineer

Corpus Christi, TX, US

Puente Vista Resort

Maintenance

Opportunity for career advancement in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization!

Below are just some of the benefits you'll receive:

  • Competitive Salary

  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

  • Career Growth

  • Medical/Dental with employer contribution

  • Voluntary Life Insurance, Disability, and Aflac Insurance

  • Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability

  • 401 (k) retirement plan

  • Travel Perks to Resort Locations

  • Company Perks Program

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for our guestroom preventative maintenance and assists in the repairs and maintenance of the Association’s equipment. Responsible for the proper functioning of all units, as well as all common areas. Responsible for implementing a deferred maintenance program to reduce required emergency repairs. Duties include minor electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repair. Responsible for pinpointing problem areas, determining the extent of repair effort, and conveying to the General Manager extent of those repair needs. Responsible for replacing such items as light bulbs and air filters. Other duties as deemed necessary by management. Must always follow the rules and regulations set forth by the latest Employee Handbook.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Works weekends and holidays and has the ability to arrive at work on time; follows procedures for clocking in and out.

  • Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, and safe manner.

  • Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies for job assignments.

  • Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all resort equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, and guest rooms.

  • Performs necessary activities including but not limited to painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance of units and equipment.

  • Respond to all emergencies including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.

  • Make daily rounds and inspect public areas of the resort property daily to ensure everything is in working order.

  • Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.

  • Complete maintenance work order requests promptly and communicate to the General Manager any work orders you are unable to complete before your shift ends.

  • Document all parts used, and parts needed to be purchased.

  • Reports problems exceeding employee’s ability to supervisor immediately.

  • Maintain all mechanical areas in an orderly and clean condition.

  • Responsible for tracking all work orders by room and performing monthly audits by room to determine if certain problem areas are persisting that need to be addressed.

  • Responsible for sweeping and cleaning sidewalks and stairs (trash and weather related), clearing debris from parking lot, landscaping and dumpster area as needed.

  • Painting walls, ceilings, doors and window trim as needed.

  • After hour’s on-call availability with a company provided cell phone.

  • Basic Mechanical Duties Include:

  • Reset Dorma keyless entry systems

  • Makes minor repairs to toilets, sinks, laundry rooms, sump pumps, faucets and showers as necessary.

  • Repairs may include plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, ventilation, furnishings and fixtures, painting, wall cover repairs, light carpentry, door and window repairs.

  • Change vacuum bags and belts as needed.

  • Replaces switches, plugs, circuit breakers, light fixtures and light bulbs and heating and air conditioning filters when needed.

  • Provides minor repairs to door and gate hinges.

  • Oils and lubricates and replaces fan belts on motors as needed.

  • Orders repair and replacement material as needed.

  • Maintenance of company golf carts as necessary.

  • Professionally conduct themselves at all times.

  • Participates in all required health and safety meetings/classes.

  • Required to report hazardous conditions for the safety of all employees and guests, including placing wet floor signs in necessary areas around the property during inclement weather or as needed.

  • Responsible for picking up various trash/debris within sight to help maintain a clean environment for all employees and guests.

  • Participates in the set-up/breakdown of the Clubhouse for events as requested by Management.

  • Ability to accept constructive criticism and understand/follow posted work rules and procedures.

  • Has the ability to follow directions from a supervisor and interact well with co-workers, subordinates, and supervisors.

  • Must sign or initial all-time sheets, posted schedules, memos and other company documents as distributed by Management.

  • Participates in all required health and OSHA safety meetings/classes.

  • Perform any other various duties that may be assigned by the General Manager and Director of Resorts.

Qualifications:

  • Graduation from high school and a minimum of 6-12 months experience in general maintenance positions.

  • Background check will be completed as a condition of employment.

  • Must have a valid US Driver’s License or identification card if you do not drive.

  • Good mechanical skills with general knowledge of repair work in several of trades including electrical, plumbing and carpentry.

  • Ability to work with a variety of hand and power tools.

  • Mathematical ability to calculate length, area, circumference and volume.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to speak effectively to guests or other employees.

  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

  • Knowledge of resort or hotel operations preferred.

  • Employees must be capable of working in an unsupervised environment, and follow the directions of their immediate supervisor, the General Manager.

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

High energy level, comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with normal activities. Must be well organized and motivated. Advocates team support. Ability to get along with diverse personalities – tactful, honest, mature, responsible, and courteous. Has the ability to deal tactfully and professionally with owners, guests, board members, and the public. Must also always maintain attentiveness and a positive attitude. Must have the ability to meet and maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene standards as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands, talk, hear, taste, and smell. The employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, climb or balance, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Necessary strength and physical ability to perform a variety of repair tasks, including lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be comfortable and able to work around particular scents such as paint, chemicals, perfumes, body odors, food, etc. May also be exposed to fumes or airborne particles such as whiteout, printer cartridge powder, cleaning supplies, gasoline and car fumes, microwaves from a microwave oven, and risk of radiation. The work environment is that of a typical office with a moderate noise level. This noise level is created by light foot traffic and office equipment noise such as computers, printers, calculators, phones, etc. Must be comfortable working in heat, cold or inclement weather for sustained periods of time.

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Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Discounted Resort Stays

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Professional Development

Competitive Compensation

Rapid Growth

Corporate Discounts