Building Maintenance Technician - Houston Marriott Westchase

At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships.   Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.   Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.   Check out this video for more information on our great company!

                  The Houston Marriott Westchase is one of the largest full-service Marriott hotels in Houston. We offer over 604 renovated guest rooms and more than 40,000 square feet of event space, including the 10,000-square foot Grand Ballroom, two boardrooms and 18 additional meeting rooms. Come join our elite staff of committed hospitality industry professionals and help us deliver best-in-class guest experiences. We are conveniently located off of Beltway 8 and Westheimer. Our friendly and positive atmosphere makes us an ideal place for guests — as well as employees! Find out today what a career at the Houston Marriott Westchase with Pyramid Hotel Group can mean for you! 

Houston Marriott Westchase Hotel is looking to hire a an experienced General Building Maintenance Engineer to join our team!

About Us: At Pyramid Global Hospitality, we believe in the power of our team members. We value, support, and recognize the unique contributions of each individual. By fostering a culture of growth and collaboration, we encourage our team members to excel. 

Position Summary: As a Building Maintenance Engineer, you play a crucial role in ensuring an attractive and well-maintained hotel. This individual is a proactive solution seeker, leading by example, and continuously encourages and engages team members both in the FOH and BOH. The successful candidate has a can-do attitude and will jump in where assistance is needed. 

Scheduling: This is a Full-Time PM position that requires the availability to work primarily 7 AM – 3:30 PM various days of the week, schedules will include a combination of weekdays and weekends, and with the flexibility to work PM shifts if needed.

Our Culture: Empowered to Make a Difference At Pyramid Global, we value, support, and recognize the unique contributions of each team member. Our culture fosters growth and collaboration, encouraging excellence and exploration in every role. We focus on delivering personalized, memorable experiences for our associates, guests, and communities.

Our Values: People First, Integrity, Excellence

• People First: A talented, diverse, and passionate team working together with respect.
• Integrity: Honesty and accountability to ourselves and colleagues.
• Excellence: Surpassing expectations through dedication and innovation.

Opportunity for Growth: This position offers exciting opportunities for career growth within our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Immediately repair or report mechanical, structural or safety issues in and around the hotel.
• Address guests’ issues and requests with a sense of urgency.
• Communicate with the Engineering team as well as other departments on room status updates.
• Inspect guestrooms, public spaces and back of the house areas for general maintenance, cleanliness, safety and needed repairs, replacement, and/or touch ups daily.
• Perform basic plumbing functions such as repairing faucet, toilet, shower leaks and replacing sink hardware.
• Performs route repairs and ensures proper operation of all hotel equipment, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, plumbing, pool equipment and HVACs.
• Complete ongoing required training and development to maximize potential.
• Follow company procedures and follow required best practices and exceed brand standards.

This list is not all inclusive, additional job functions would be discussed during a interview.

The hotel operates seven (7) days a week and twenty-four (24) hours per day. All employees, both management and hourly, should be aware of this fact and that at times it may be necessary to move employees from their accustomed shift as business demands, and assist in other departments and/or job functions as needed and requested by management.

We are a large high-rise hotel with a combined footprint including parking of 16 acres, and as the General Building Maintenance Engineer you will be expected to survey and inspect the hotel and property daily, while maintain guestrooms and back of house areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and masonry.

• Must have at least (1) years’ experience working in building maintenance; Hotel or Hospital environment preferred.
• Experience in all maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, and painting.
• Experience and safety knowledge using basic hand and power tolls.
• Ability to speak, hear, read, and comprehend instructions, both written and oral, in fluent English with ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Able to be effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as they arise.
• Able to work well in stressful high-pressure situations with a sense of urgency when needed.
• Able to perform extensive standing, walking, climbing, and lifting, up to duration of shift.
• Able to extend arms; with frequent reaching, twisting, pulling, bending, squatting, and stooping.
• May work in dirty, dusty, or uncomfortable surroundings.
• Must be able to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from lifts, ladders, and scaffolding; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools and supplies and/or exert 70 lbs.
• Able to climb ladders up to 30 feet high and reach in all directions, often overhead.
• Able to move, lift, carry, and place objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance; able to push, pull without assistance up to 200 lbs. 

Excellent Benefits! 

Pyramid Global Hospitality is recognized across the industry for our culture. Pyramid empowers its team members at every level of the organization to “Be The Difference” and is recognized in the industry as a people-first organization both in spirit and in benefits, which includes but not limited to:

• Exclusive Marriott and Pyramid Global Hospitality hotel discounts worldwide at our award-winning hotels.
• Mental wellbeing support for you and your loved ones
• 401k after 90 days, with a company match to 6%
• Quarterly Bonus Eligibility
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses
• Generous paid time off
• Professional guidance and support
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Pet insurance for your furry companions
• Skill-enhancing job training
• Company-paid and Optional Life and Accidental Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

If you are passionate in being a lifelong learner, understanding how machines operate, and working in a collaborative team environment, we invite you to apply for the Building Maintenane Engineer position at Pyramid Global Hospitality. Join us and be a part of our journey to make hospitality better!

Houston Marriott Westchase Hotel and Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.