Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Durham, NC

Overview

Salary Range $22.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time

Description

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Engineer! Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club Durham, NC Are you a hands-on problem solver with a positive attitude? Bring your talents to the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, where Southern charm meets world-class hospitality. As a Maintenance Engineering Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our property stays in top condition. From fixing plumbing and electrical issues to supporting improvement projects, your work helps deliver exceptional experiences for every guest. What You'll Do

• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for hotel employees and guests by responding promptly to all maintenance requests
• Troubleshoot and repair general maintenance issues, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry tasks
• Perform preventive maintenance on plumbing and electrical systems (e.g., checking outlets, pipe systems, fixtures)
• Inspect and make minor repairs to HVAC systems, toilets, sinks, pipelines, and other fixtures
• Check electrical systems such as refrigeration controls, televisions, and lighting, performing minor repairs as needed
• Repair and maintain furniture and structures (e.g., cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, counters)
• Complete painting projects, wallpaper repair/hanging, and finishing work on furniture and structures
• Collaborate on renovation and improvement projects to keep the property in excellent condition
• Ensure all work meets safety and quality standards

Why You'll Love Working Here (Benefits)

• Supportive, team-oriented environment that feels like family
• Competitive pay and opportunities for growth
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, plus supplemental coverage (Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness & Accident)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program and 8 Paid Holidays annually
• 401(k) with employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
• Complimentary employee meals & free on-site parking
• Family & Friends room and dining discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A modern, guest-focused property you'll be proud to maintain

If you take pride in your craftsmanship, enjoy variety in your day, and want to be part of a team that values your contributions - we want to meet you!

This position is within a hotel and requires the availability to work weekends, holidays, and other high volume days.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a maintenance engineer or repairman in a high-volume hotel or resort.
• Degree, certification, or training in engineering is a plus.
• Ability to use general repair tools, read basic drawings and specifications and make rough estimates of required material.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stand and walk frequently.
• Developed English skills both written and orally.

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