What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Engineer (Harwood Hospitality) position at Harwood Hospitality Group?
Harwood Hospitality Group
Harwood Hospitality Group delivers an escape from the ordinary through a growing collection of concepts in the Harwood District of Dallas. The hospitality group features catering and a world of culinary experiences with a current collection of 18 concepts plus our luxury boutique property, Hotel Swexan in the 19-city-block Harwood District, with more experiences currently in development.
Our mission is to allow both our associates and our guests to Escape the Ordinary. For our associates, this means being a part of a mutual long-term vision driven by doing things differently with creativity, passion, and style. We then allow guests to feel transported to different parts of the world without leaving the comforts of their own city. We deliver our mission by providing unparalleled hospitality, exceptional service, and culinary excellence that leaves unforgettable memories and instills deep loyalty.
- Complies with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency and company directives related to building operations and work safety.
- Operates, maintains, monitors, and performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on building equipment, which may include: mechanical/HVAC/plumbing systems, electrical/cabling, fire detection and suppression, life safety, kitchen equipment, lighting, temperature control systems, building management systems, and digital systems. Refrigeration systems including reach in & walk in, self contained, split and built up cascade systems. Hot equipment including grills, deep fryers, steamers, convection ovens and pizza ovens. Bar equipment to include C02 systems, liquor and soda fountain systems, margarita & daquri machines. Other kitchen equipment to included dish machines, slicers, mixers and other support systems within a commercial kitchen.
- Maintains the professional appearances of the property, equipment, engineering spaces, and common areas.
- Maintains the building lighting system, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.
- Prepares estimates detailing the amount of time and materials needed for completing tasks.
- Maintains adequate supplies and tools and orders necessary materials to complete all tasks.
- Maintains an energy management program to ensure measures are taken to operate all systems in the most efficient manner to keep operating costs at a minimum.
- Oversees and inspects the work performed by outside contractors.
- Contracted work may include landscaping, snow removal, remodeling, HVAC, refrigeration, hood cleaning, grease trap cleaning, dishwashers, plumbing, and cleaning. Hot equipment including grills, deep fryers, steamers, convection ovens, pizza ovens, and all leased equipment.
- Performs work in compliance with standard operating procedures and/or critical work packages, and maintenance work instructions.
- Responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of all the kitchen equipment.
- Performs specialized and complex tasks such as carpentry, electrical, painting, roofing, HVAC, welding, furniture assembly/relocation and locksmith tasks.
- Performs inspection of building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Uses pc and/or pda for work order system, email, ESS and training.
- Responds to emergency situations and customer concerns.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and eight or more years experience in electrical systems, kitchen equipment, refrigeration and/or HVAC. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 3 years experience in kitchen equipment service/repair
- Minimum 5 years experience in commercial HVAC/Refrigeration (Must have 608 technician certification)
- Uses personal computer and / or PDA for work order system, email, ESS and training.
- Advanced CMMS knowledge and usage needed to maintain and track equipment and work order history.
- Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.
- Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift / carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
