Lead Engineer

The Keefer House Hotel Maintenance Technician ensures our 34-room boutique hotel, restaurant, and bar remain in pristine, fully functional condition. This role combines technical hands-on repair work with hospitality-driven guest service. You will manage everything from luxury guest room touch-ups to preventative maintenance on commercial kitchen refrigeration and bar systems.Key ResponsibilitiesGuest Rooms & Public SpacesRapid Response: Resolve guest room plumbing, lighting, and tech issues quickly to ensure a seamless visitor experience.Aesthetic Maintenance: Perform detailed drywall patching, painting, and high-end finish carpentry to preserve the boutique design.HVAC Management: Service individual room PTAC/VTAC units and smart thermostats to maintain guest comfort.Restaurant & Bar OperationsKitchen Equipment: Perform basic troubleshooting on commercial refrigerators, ice machines, dishwashers, and cooking lines.Bar Infrastructure: Maintain draft beer lines, glycol cooling systems, and under-bar glass washers to prevent service delays.Safety Compliance: Inspect grease traps, hood ventilation systems, and emergency exits to comply with local health codes.Property InfrastructureFacility Systems: Monitor central water heaters and electrical breaker panels.Vendor Coordination: Escalate complex HVAC or structural issues to specialized external contractors when necessary.Job RequirementsExperience: Minimum 2–3 years of facilities maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or full-service restaurant environment.Technical Skills: Strong foundation in commercial plumbing, electrical systems, and appliance repair.Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and on-call availability for facility emergencies.Physical DemandsStamina: Standing, walking, and climbing ladders throughout an 8-hour shift.Strength: Ability to safely lift and move tools or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.Compensation & BenefitsPay Rate: $20-25/per hour depending on experienceRetirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.Health Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance options.Paid Time Off: Paid holidays and vacation days.Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceOn-the-job trainingPaid time offVision insuranceWork Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr The Keefer House Hotel