Maintenance Engineer

At Moody, we believe that people are the most important ingredient of any business. It’s the people who ultimately determine what can be achieved. That’s why creating a culture based on trust, respect, and hard work is our top priority. We encourage our people to always reach higher, learn more, and live up to their potential, delivering our customers the best real estate solutions possible.
The Residence Inn Houston Medical Center/NRG Park, managed by Moody National Management LP is currently looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our team.
All associates are offered competitive pay, flexible scheduling opportunities, paid holidays and 401(k) with Employer Match. Full-time associates also enjoy paid time off and comprehensive benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
The Maintenance Technician supports the effective operation of the hotel by maintaining/repairing hotel physical assets in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
Essential Functions:
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, and guest rooms; replace wall board, paint.
• Complete maintenance work orders, take equipment and meter readings, and maintain log to notify next shift, in accordance with hotel policies and procedures.
• Address guest requests/complaints in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Clean and maintain department equipment and work areas.
• Inspect the hotel property in accordance with assigned schedule to ensure everything is in working order.
• Report inventory usages and shortfalls to department management.
• Respond to emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters, and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities in accordance with established procedures.
• Proactively identify safety hazards and report these to department management.
• Resolve elevator breakdowns in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
Job Specifications:
• Working knowledge required to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and management.
• Ability to read and understand written operating instructions and work order requirements.
• Ability to operate all department equipment safely.
• Good command of the English language; second language proficiency desirable
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to maintain customer focus
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to follow corporate and brand standards and procedures 
Work Environment:
• This job operates in a hotel environment. This role routinely uses standard maintenance equipment.
• Use of paint, pool chemicals, oil, pesticides and other chemicals.
• This position is full-time.
• Work days and work hours may vary and overtime may be required.
• On Call is required.
• This position works indoors and outdoors.