Building Engineer - The National

Coury Hospitality • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Building Engineer maintains the hotel property and its systems to support a safe, comfortable environment and an exceptional guest experience. The role responds to maintenance requests and performs repairs and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public spaces, mechanical spaces, storage areas, and outdoor areas. Work includes multiple building-maintenance trades and equipment, with attention to safety, organization, and minimizing disruption to guests and hotel operations. The engineer works independently, prioritizes work based on urgency and operational needs, and supports hotel departments and leadership. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on property needs and business volume.

Requirements

• Previous commercial building, hotel, facilities, or property maintenance experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of general building maintenance and multiple trades, including electrical, plumbing, drywall, painting, carpentry, and carpet repair.
• Experience operating power tools, hand tools, ladders, and other maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate motorized vehicles and specialized trade equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required government licenses, certificates, or permits.
• Ability to understand and comply with company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work orders based on urgency and operational needs.
• Safety-consciousness and commitment to following required safety procedures.
• Ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn new skills, obtain required licenses or certifications, and remain current with applicable safety requirements.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while performing maintenance tasks.
• Ability to occasionally sit and use senses of smell and taste when required for job-related tasks.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and use hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work from ladders, man-lifts, scaffolding, or other approved elevated equipment.
• Ability to work around moving mechanical parts, electrical systems, tools, equipment, fumes, airborne particles, and cleaning or maintenance chemicals while following safety procedures.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, and other outdoor environments.
• Ability to work where electrical shock, elevated work, or other maintenance-related hazards may be present.
• Ability to maintain physical stamina for labor-intensive maintenance work.
• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Nice To Haves

• Previous hotel or hospitality engineering experience.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Respond to general maintenance service calls and address needs throughout the property.
• Perform basic repairs and preventive maintenance in guest rooms, public spaces, and other hotel areas.
• Carry out plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry, flooring, carpet repair, and general maintenance work.
• Prioritize work orders and urgent requests to minimize disruption to guests and hotel operations.
• Inspect machinery, equipment, and building systems to ensure they meet operational and safety standards.
• Move furniture, equipment, guest luggage, and other items as needed for maintenance projects.
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Identify project materials and supplies and assist with ordering and picking up items as necessary.
• Provide timely, professional maintenance support to hotel departments and leadership.
• Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized throughout projects.
• Handle chemicals and maintenance materials according to hotel and regulatory safety requirements.
• Maintain proper security and accountability of assigned keys.
• Assist with outdoor maintenance, including shoveling, cleanup, and snow or ice removal when needed.
• Work independently and communicate issues or request additional support as appropriate.
• Take on additional maintenance responsibilities based on property needs and business volume.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed