Engineer / Hotel Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operation, maintenance, service and repair of equipment as assigned. He/she is also responsible for participating in the preventative maintenance program, handling guest requests and other work orders as assigned. He/she is also responsible for performing the job in a safe and efficient manner and performing trade jobs, such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, etc.

Education & Experience

Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred

High School diploma or equivalent required

Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.)

Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state

Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific

Job Duties & Functions

Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment

Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include: vinyl repair, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repairs, etc.

Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, the swimming pool and hot tub

Perform plumbing repair, laundry equipment repair, preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request

Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk with findings

Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager

Access to back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information

Interact and occasionally have unsupervised contact with guests and/or colleagues

Access and control to sensitive areas in the hotel premises, including the Hotel Safe, Master Keys and/or guestrooms, Storage/Liquor Room, and secured file cabinets

Drive safely on behalf of the company for business reasons

Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility

Represent the company with certain level of reputation and good character as well as exercise sound judgement