Maintenance Engineer

Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Under general supervision performs a variety of routine-to-skilled general and preventive maintenance duties performed in repair, alteration and modification of buildings, equipment, and facilities. Provide exceptional guest service. Keep a clean and safe work area.

Responsibilities:

• Inspects equipment and facilities for proper operation and working conditions; maintains routine records and determines type and extent of malfunction of equipment and, as necessary, adjusts, disassembles, and repairs or replaces parts or components, reassembles and tests for proper operation.
• Reports more serious problems to the supervisor for instructions or maintenance scheduling.
• May attend gas-fired hot water boilers and heaters; may make necessary adjustments to ensure proper steam pressure, combustion/water flow, water level, and proper operation of safety devices and auxiliary equipment.
• Tests boiler water and adds chemicals as necessary.
• May service and make repairs to heating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including fans, motors, radiators, thermostats, dampers, and regulating controls; replace filters and fluids as necessary; and will maintain routine records of repairs, etc.
• Performs a variety of general semiskilled-to-skilled maintenance, alteration and repairs to machinery, equipment, or facilities as assigned or in accordance to basic skills and abilities, and standard procedures, diagrams, or manufacturer's instructions.
• Performs a variety of routine manual duties as required, such as moving supplies, furniture, equipment, removing trash, scrap material, and replacing light bulbs, may be required to lift to 100 pounds.
• Performs other duties, including special projects, as needed and directed.

Hotel Maintenance Responsibilities:

• The Facilities Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining the hotel guest experience by ensuring all hotel facilities, systems, and guestrooms are safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Perform maintenance and repairs in hotel guestrooms, suites, hallways, elevators, stairwells, and service corridors.
• Diagnosing and repair guestroom issues include: Plumbing fixtures (toilets, sinks, showers, drains)
• Conduct routine inspections of guestrooms and hotel common areas to identify maintenance needs before they impact guests.
• Perform preventive maintenance during room turns, out-of-service periods, or low-occupancy windows as scheduled.
• Assist with maintaining room readiness standards in coordination with Housekeeping and Front Office.
• HVAC units and thermostats
• Electrical outlets, switches, lighting, and televisions
• Doors, locks, hinges, cabinetry, and furniture hardware
• Respond promptly to guestroom maintenance requests to minimize guest disruption and support positive guest experiences
• Maintain hotel lobbies, restrooms, storage areas, laundry rooms, and service spaces in a clean, safe, and operational condition.
• Repair flooring, walls, ceilings, fixtures, and finishes as needed to meet brand and property appearance standards.
• Work closely with Housekeeping and Front Desk, to prioritize and resolve hotel-related maintenance issues.
• Communicate professionally with team members and guests when addressing maintenance needs in occupied rooms.
• Follow established procedures when entering occupied or vacant guestrooms.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience: High school graduate or equivalent; three-to-six months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Strong guest service skills and the ability to ask questions and apply deductive reasoning and listening skills are essential.

Pay Range USD $18.00 - USD $21.00 /Hr. Tipped Position This position does not earn tips