Engineer | Class 2 - Omni Hotels & Resorts

Houston Hotel

Discover a luxurious oasis at the Omni Houston Hotel. Situated on impeccably manicured grounds, the Houston Galleria hotel features the finest in Houston accommodations with sensational views of the city or pool area. The Omni Houston Hotel is centrally located in the prestigious Uptown Post Oak/Galleria area and is just minutes from all of the excitement that Houston, Texas has to offer.

The Omni Houston Hotel’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Houston Hotel may be your perfect match.

To ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained hotel/resort environment. Contribute to the construction and maintenance of strong and long-lasting buildings and products.           

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to fully grasp requirements.
• Take measurements and calculate the size and amount of material needed.
• Cut, shape and smooth lumber and other material (e.g. fiberglass) according to measurements. Build window frames, doors, staircases and frame buildings by using raw materials or pre-constructed items.
• Lay out floorings, roofing or drywalls ensuring they are leveled and compatible.
• Carve and assemble furniture, cabinets, shelves and other items and install them where designated. Build scaffolding and other construction structures.
• Responsible for cleaning the following on Resort and Club property: pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, and public space PM’s. Check pool equipment, and perform minor repairs.
• Maintain proper water chemistry according to City of Houston standards.
• Responsible for minor/ major repairs to Hotel.
• Be able to work side by side and accept training and feedback from Class 1 engineers.
• Maintain and repair all items in guestrooms and public areas.
• Receive direction from engineering management on daily assignments or projects and complete within the time and manner specified or in accordance with hotel needs.
• Receive direction for house calls via radio and respond promptly and appropriately.
• Assist engineers and mechanics with repairs and learn while helping with those repairs.
• Understand and be able to receive and update work requests from the work request system (Synergy).
• Complete appropriate documents and logs for work assigned on a daily basis.
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni fire alarm procedures and other emergencies.
• Have a thorough understanding of Omni Hotel rules and regulations.
• Have a thorough understanding of the importance of Lock out Tag out, the dangers of arc flashes and other precautions that need to be taken around equipment.
• Maintain engineering shops in a clean and organized manner.
• Maintain engineering parts and supplies inventory.
• Understand how to detect trends that indicate developing issues.
• Embrace all learning and training opportunities.
• Provide support to Class III engineering personnel when needed.
• Clean all work areas after completing a job.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.

• Must be able to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays 
• 4 years experience as carpenter and CPO certification is preferred.
• Prior experience with installing carpet and pad, decking, flooring and drywall plumbing, as well as electrical and HVAC equipment is required.
• Excellent understanding of carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.
• Proficient in using electrical and manual equipment, general engineering and measurement tools (powered saws, hammers, rulers etc.).
• Ability to read technical documents and drawings.
• Basic troubleshooting skills on minor equipment, public areas and guest room issues.
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines at all times.
• Must be able to fully understand, read and write in the English language.
• Ability to properly prioritize workload in a dynamic environment.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement 

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.