Building Engineer - The National

Coury Hospitality•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The National, an Autograph Collection hotel located in the historic First National Center in Oklahoma City, is hiring a Building Engineer. The role supports a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained property and contributes to the guest experience by responding to maintenance needs throughout the hotel. The engineer performs repairs and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public spaces, mechanical areas, and other property spaces, working across multiple trades and addressing work orders according to urgency and operational needs. The position requires commercial building, hotel, facilities, or property maintenance experience; broad knowledge of building systems and repair work; and the ability to work independently while communicating issues or requesting support as needed. The engineer is also responsible for maintaining organized and safe work areas, managing tools and supplies, following safety requirements, and providing professional support to hotel departments and leadership. The role may include outdoor maintenance and work in varying weather conditions. The posting describes the general nature of the work and notes that additional duties 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 according to urgency and operational needs.
Commitment to following required safety procedures.
Ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while performing maintenance tasks.
Ability to occasionally sit and use the 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 in guest rooms, public areas, mechanical spaces, storage areas, and outdoor areas.
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 in areas 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 maintenance needs throughout the property.
Perform basic repairs and preventive maintenance in guest rooms, public spaces, and other hotel areas.
Handle maintenance work across plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, carpentry, flooring, carpet repair, and general repairs.
Prioritize work orders and urgent requests to minimize disruption to guests and hotel operations.
Inspect machinery, equipment, and building systems to ensure operational and safety standards are met.
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 material and supply needs and assist with ordering and picking up items.
Provide timely, professional maintenance support to hotel departments and leadership.
Keep work areas clean, safe, and organized throughout projects.
Handle chemicals and maintenance materials in accordance with hotel and regulatory safety requirements.
Maintain 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 when appropriate.
Perform additional maintenance responsibilities based on property needs and business volume.