Engineer/Grounds Keeper

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HEI Hotels & Resorts

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Dallas, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Maintain all building-related systems and the building envelope to ensure the safety of hotel guests and staff. Perform routine preventative maintenance, repairs on hotel equipment, and upkeep of the hotel grounds and curb appeal.

Qualifications

This role requires vocational schooling, military training, or experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or carpentry trades. Candidates should possess effective verbal and written communication skills, the ability to follow instructions, and perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs regularly. Hotel experience is preferred, and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions is essential.

Job Description

About Us

Located in the middle of the most prestigious part of Uptown Dallas, The Stoneleigh is a storied landmark with a rich and alluring legacy.  The Stoneleigh has recently completed a $20.0M renovation, and has relaunched as part of Marriott's prestigious Autograph Collection. All 176 rooms and public areas have been renovated, including our restaurant, Lions Den, and our bar, Bar Leonessa. Lions Den is the new home of the next restaurant from awarding-winning chef, Chef Michael White.  Chef Michael White has many culinary accolades including the James Beard award; 5 simultaneous Michelin stars; and multiple New York Times 3-star and 4-star reviews. Chef Michael White’s concepts at The Stoneleigh include, the Lions Den, where each dish is composed with care, weaving together seasonal ingredients, global inspiration, and a distinctly Dallas spirit.  Lions Den will be opening on May 1st, 2026.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Maintain all building related systems and the building envelop to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. Maintaining the hotel grounds at a level that exceeds guests expectations.Ensure compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. Maintain building complex as energy efficiency as possible constantly looking for ways to save energy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard.

  • Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g., "room care").

  • Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement.

  • Assist in checking and making routine repairs and assist on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment.

  • Service the hotel's pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs.

  • Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening).

  • Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows and counters. Paint and finish furniture and fixtures if needed.

  • Move furniture and fixtures throughout the building.

  • Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.

  • Exposure to extreme temperatures.

  • Operation of heavy machinery.

  • Watering of plants and lawns

  • The ability to lift 50 lbs multiple times on a regular basis

  • Tend to the picking up of trash

  • Mulching of flower beds

  • Pulling weeds from a kneeling position in flowering beds

  • Planting of flowers from a kneeling position

  • Be able to work outside in all weather

  • Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills      

  • Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.

  • Hotel experience preferred.

  • Climbing, reading, standing, walking, and routinely lifting 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Compensation

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

Benefits

HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you!

For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs ​through EyeMed. ​Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. 

HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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HEI Hotels & Resorts

Founded in 1985, HEI Hotels & Resorts is one of the nation’s leading privately held hotel investment and third-party management companies. Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. Our operating platform is built exclusively for institutional hotel assets in key Urban, Super-Suburban, and Resort locations. Our success is built on creating a culture of empowerment and accountability with experiences that guests appreciate, all while achieving highly profitable performance measurements. It’s a unique blend of Art and Science that has fueled our reputation and earned the trust of our unparalleled group of institutional partners.
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