Hotel/Resort Facilities Maintenance Engineer - Pool Technician

• Swimming Pools – Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the swimming pools and Jacuzzi’s. Perform maintenance and repairs to pool and Jacuzzi’s by keeping the chemical’s levels are correctly maintained, Water clarity is maintained. Pools are vacuumed on a regular schedule and back wash; Pump Room is serviced and maintained such as Pumps, Filters and controllers. Safety Issues are identified and addressed including facility appearance and cleanliness is maintained.   

Storing and Handling Swimming Pool Chemicals –

Store chemicals in a cool, dry, safe place out of direct sunlight

Store chemicals in their original containers

Keep containers tightly closed when you are not using them

Store liquids below powders and solids

Wear protective gear, such as goggles, apron and suitable footwear

After handling any chemicals, wash your hands thoroughly under running water for a couple minutes, not excluding all other safety related items and Systems.

You must maintain pool and Jacuzzi logs in all shifts daily.

• Fire Alarm/Life Safety System – to monitor systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems. To have a working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.
• Energy Conservation – to observe energy and utilities usage in the Resort and on the grounds. To look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to the Engineering Management.
• Tools – to clean, lubricate, protect and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the resort. To see that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in proper storage area.  To protect and otherwise maintain your assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management.
• Emergencies – to be available for any emergencies and act in an engineering capacity to protect our guest and associates, and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status.  To inform Engineering Management of any such emergencies.
• Accident Prevention and Safety – to be aware of all existing departmental Job Safety Analysis and to strive to work in an accident-free manner and to create a safe work environment for others. To continuously look for conditions which may endanger associates or guests of the resort and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous conditions found.
• Records – to read, log, track and interpret readings from meters, gauges and other measuring units. To maintain a thorough log of each day’s activities and problems that occur and to ensure this information is passed on to other shifts.
• Departmental Duties – to clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management. To work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized.  To serve as otherwise directed or needed to help maintain the effective and efficient operation of the resort.  This assignment shall be at the discretion of Engineering Management or the resort Manager.
• General – Complete all work assigned in a safe and professional manner. Maintain communications with supervisors to ensure that all needed materials, tools and supplies are available or on order.  Follow up on any items that may be on back order.  Keep supervisor updated on assignments.  Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested.

This position requires basic skills in the following categories:  Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing.

• To keep all equipment in good repair with a minimum of downtime by providing day to day maintenance of the Resort, under the direction of Engineering Management.
• To continually support and improve engineering services that effectively address problems affecting both guests and associates.
• To be willing to train and instruct other members of the staff by passing along knowledge and skills to assist them in their development and the advancement of your own.
• To strive to become an independent mechanic, able to analyze problems and to formulate plans to get work done quickly with a high degree of quality.
• Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and information (i.e., Lockout Tagout, MSDS). Ability to write routine reports, keep logs and correspondence. 
• Horseshoe Bay Resort functions 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All associates must realize it may be necessary to move from their accustomed shifts as business demands.  In addition, it is understood that business determines the amount of hours to be worked, and some weeks may be scheduled at less than 40 hours, while other weeks are more than 40 hours.
• Maintain professional composure in high stress situations in order to make last-minute changes, especially communicating both verbally and in writing with other departments.
• Always follow all Resort rules and policies
• Other duties may be assigned.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Must have neat and clean overall appearance.
  • Must be able to walk and sit as a daily routine.
  • Must be able to ascend/descend stairs as a daily routine.
  • Must be able to communicate and disseminate information accurately, either

      written or verbally, with the general public or associates.

• Must be able to comprehend reading materials.
• Ability to work alone without supervision
• High School Certificate with emphasis in Technical Trades
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license
• Must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must be able to interact with co-workers and have a sense of TEAM.