House Engineer/General Maintenance
The facilities engineer is responsible for the repair, maintenance, upkeep and replacement of the property's cosmetic materials (interior/exterior painting, patching of woodwork and furniture refinishing), in accordance with hotel standards, and in compliance with the city/state/federal inspection codes (i.e. health and sanitation, fire/life safety, etc.).   Participate in the preventive maintenance program of all-building equipment, guestrooms, meeting rooms, ballrooms, and all areas of the hotel (i.e. kitchens, stewarding, restaurants, outlets, fitness center, pool, carriage entrance, etc.). 

What is in it for you:

• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K
• Complimentary Shift Meal
• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities

What you will be doing:

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
• Start to become familiar with and understand all the systems (i.e. electrical distribution and lighting, swimming pool, TV antenna, fire/life safety and emergency generator, central plant, kitchen, HVAC and refrigeration, etc.) associated with the all hotel operations.
• Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day
• Maintain positive guest relations at all times
• Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas
• Receive daily work assignments from Chief Engineer/Supervisor and review priorities and special projects
• Organize materials, tools and equipment to perform daily assignments
• Maintain time lines and work schedule in accordance with the preventive maintenance program
• Check work orders and Engineering department service request log for maintenance deficiency calls or for any problems.  Make rounds checking these problem areas; note any touch-up needs or/and safety concerns in the hotel

• Maintain par stock levels of standard paint, brushes, wallpapers, stains, sign lettering and other supplies.  Communicate requisition needs to Chief Engineer/Supervisor
• Maintain some knowledge of:
  • Appropriate paint and adhesive types for various surfaces.
  • Ventilation of and storage of flammable and toxic materials
• Repair and maintain all painted surfaces and items, including preparation and installation of all types of latex, enamels, etc.
• Strip and refinish guestroom furniture
• Maintain for the proper use, cleaning, maintenance and storage of all tools, (i.e. brushes, rollers, paint sprayers, trays, ladders, scaffolds, etc.) and supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work areas to include:
  • inventories
  • requisitions (receipt and storage)
  • trash removal and clean up

• Complete all paperwork and closing duties before leaving and review status of assignments and any follow-up actions with the Supervisor
• Carry out any other tasks assigned

Your experience and skills include:

• Previous experience in general maintenance
• Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and non-verbal
• Knowledge of all tools and equipment respective to job functions.
• Ability to interpret manufacturer's literature for installation, preparation, use and upkeep of various materials and products used throughout the property.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling and disposal
• High School diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate
• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, requirements and use of equipment/machinery
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a team player
• Complete basic arithmetic
• Ability to consistently stand and walk throughout shift

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.

Your team and working environment:

The Fairmont Dallas, located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, offers 545 elegant guestrooms and suites, with over 73,000 square feet of banqueting and meeting space.  For over 50 years, Fairmont Dallas been the setting for countless civic, social cultural, convention and corporate events, but more importantly the setting for thousands of memories.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
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