Supervisor of Engineer

At the Hilton Garden Inn and Harlingen Convention Center in Harlingen, Texas, the Engineer I/Supervisor is responsible for making sure the property is always kept in optimal condition with the least amount of disruption to guests and staff.

A STATEMENT OF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

An individual must be able to carry out each essential task and function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations, to complete this job successfully. To help qualified people with disabilities carry out the necessary tasks, reasonable accommodations may be made. 

Knowledge and Experience:
• One year of experience in a hotel or similar industry, as well as a high school degree or its equivalent, are prerequisites. 
• It would be ideal to have at least two years of progressive experience in a hotel or similar industry.
• It is preferable to take courses in a related field at trade school or college. 

Physical specifications:
• Long hours and flexibility are occasionally needed.
• Heavy work is defined as exerting more than 100 pounds of force on occasion, more than 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, or more than 20 pounds continuously to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects in any other way.

Workplace: 
•    Hotel buildings, both indoors and outdoors, kitchens, banquet spaces, rooms, amenities, and structures

General Conditions

• At all times, keep a friendly and welcoming attitude.
• It is necessary to be able to interact with all levels of staff and visitors both orally and in writing in a way that is attentive, kind, polite, and service-oriented.
• Effective listening, comprehension, and explanation of issues brought up by staff members and visitors are essential.
• To meet deadlines, one must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental tasks.
• Be mindful, amiable, polite, and service-oriented in every interaction with visitors and staff.
• Participate in all mandatory meetings and training sessions organized by the hotel.
• As required by scheduling, which will change based on the hotel's requirements, maintain regular attendance in accordance with BC Lynd Standards.
• Uphold a high standard of grooming and personal appearance, which includes donning the appropriate uniform and nametag.
• Respect BC Lynd guidelines and standards to promote secure and effective hotel operations.
• Increase productivity, pinpoint issues, and help put solutions in place.
• Effective problem-solving skills are required, including the ability to anticipate, prevent, identify, and resolve issues as needed.
• To achieve the right goals, one must be able to comprehend and apply complex information, data, etc., from a variety of sources.
• Cross-training in other hotel-related fields is a must.
• You have to be able to keep information private.
• Initiative is required, including the ability to anticipate operational or guest needs.
• Carry out additional tasks as directed by management.

Essential Conditions and Requirements:

• Repair the hotel's air conditioning system by replacing the motors, cleaning the coils, and changing the filters.
• All equipment, including boilers, chillers, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning), electrical, etc., should have preventive maintenance performed.
• Take the necessary equipment readings.
• Take readings after testing the cooling tower.
• When necessary, change and program televisions.
• Change out light switches, fixtures, lightbulbs, and outlets.
• Make repairs to furniture.
• Pumps can be fixed and replaced.
• Fix plumbing issues (such as clogged drains, copper pipes, washers, handles, drain fittings, etc.).
• Recognize and comprehend wiring diagrams and blueprints.
• Track down and fix any kind of water line.
• Diagnose and fix kitchen appliances.
• Keep records of repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations when performing and maintaining work.
• Swimming pools and spas should be tested, cleaned, and repaired.
• Paint the areas that are designated.
• Fix and complete the sheetrock.
• Fix any kind of wall covering.
• Fix and set up the electronic lock system in a hotel.
• Help oversee other members of the engineering staff.
• Help with the scheduling of preventive maintenance and maintenance tasks.