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Engineer / Class 1

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

700 San Jacinto
Austin, TX 78701

392 Room Hotel
Managed By Omni Hotels & Resorts
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Full-Time

Location

Austin Hotel Downtown

Located in the Live Music Capital of the World, the Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is a walking distance from the 6th Street Entertainment District. Omni is a magnificently appointed luxury hotel with the heart of the thriving downtown business center at your doorstep; you’ll be just steps away from the Austin Convention Center and the Texas State Capitol.

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown’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. The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown’s commitment to serve our associates and nurture their growth has led to the company’s highest rating in associate satisfaction and an impressive internal promotion rate. 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 Austin Hotel Downtown may be your perfect match.

Job Description

We are looking for an Engineer 1 to join our Engineering Team at Austin Downtown!

Omni Benefits Include

  • Free Donwtown Parking in our Underground Garage
  • Associate Cafeteria with Daily Complementary Hot Meals
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine, and Short Term & Long Term Disability.
  • 401(K) Match, Pre-Tax Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Amount
  • Exclusive Omni Associate Travel Discounts on Hotel Rooms, Food & Beverage and more!
  • Unique Perks include Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Services Aid, Pet Insurance, Legal Services, Paid Time Off and Friends & Family Discounts
  • Development Opportunities including Discounted E-Cornell Courses, Leadership Development Programs, Diversity & Inclusion Programs, Omni Support Center Internal Reward Program, and Work/Life Balance

Responsibilities

• Perform daily readings.

• Maintain all electrical equipment in the building (transformers, panels, switchgear, generator, and motor starters)

• Perform weekly testing of the Emergency Generator.

• Provide technical assistance to other technicians as necessary.

• Work on other equipment as needed.

• Maintain inventory and orders electrical supplies.

• Have a thorough understanding of Omni fire alarm procedures and other emergencies.

• Have a thorough understanding of Omni Hotel rules and regulations.

• Responsible for all ballroom and exhibit hall electrical set ups.

• Knowledgeable of hotels electrical distribution and available power for set ups.

• Have a thorough understanding of HAZCOM, Lockout/Tagout and Blood borne Pathogen Programs.

• Must be knowledgeable of NEC, local, and city codes.

• Hold required license as required.

• Reasonable request of management as directed.

• Ensure work area is clean and clear of standing water, debris or any objects that can obstruct the job duties from being performed safely, efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50lbs.

• Open air work environment, with hot and cold conditions possible.

• Interior of hotel, in normal office conditions.

• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.

• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.

• Exposure to high and low voltage electricity.

• Walking, stooping, standing, bending and sitting; possibly for more then 1 hour.

• Ability to communicate orally and in written form, in English

  • REQUIRED: HVAC CERTIFIED
  • REQUIRED: PREVIOUS PLUMBING EXPERIENCE
  • REQUIRED: ELECTRICAL EXPERIENCE
  • Must be able to work weekdays, evenings, and weekends as necessary.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Posterand the following link is theOFCCP'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 toapplicationassistance@omnihotels.com.

Posted April 17, 2025

Omni Austin Hotel Downtown

AUSTIN, TEXAS

STAY IN OUR DOWNTOWN AUSTIN HOTEL NEAR 6TH STREET 

Fresh from a multi-million dollar renovation, Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is better than ever. Renewed in mid-century style, this downtown Austin hotel offers vibrant color and playful details from the lobby to your guest room. Walk to the Austin Convention Center or the Texas State Capitol for business. Just blocks away, dive into Austin’s nightlife and hear live music in entertainment hotspots like  Sixth Street, Rainey Street and the Red River Cultural District. At the hotel, pick up a coffee and a handcrafted pastry at President’s House Coffee and snack on laid-back fare at Capital A inside the hotel’s large glass-walled atrium. From meetings and events to weddings to an unforgettable weekend away, there’s no better place to experience the energy of the Texas capital than from our hotel in downtown Austin, TX.