Engineer II

Mainsail Lodging & Development•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Engineer II is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and repair of hotel facilities, helping ensure safety, functionality, and guest satisfaction. The role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots issues, and repairs electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and other mechanical systems. The Engineer II works independently on routine projects and collaborates with the Engineering Team on larger or more complex tasks. Responsibilities include maintaining guest rooms and public areas; monitoring fire alarm and life safety systems; supporting emergency response; monitoring energy and utility usage; keeping engineering areas, tools, records, and work areas organized; and communicating activity and progress to supervisors and across shifts. The role may provide technical advice and training to other engineers and is expected to develop the ability to analyze and resolve problems independently while delivering high-quality work. The position requires open schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to work long hours as needed. It also requires reliable transportation and occasional travel for meetings.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in general maintenance or engineering in a hospitality or similar environment.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of equipment.
Knowledge of fire alarms, emergency power, and energy management systems.
Excellent communication skills, including working with other departments and handling guest interactions professionally.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and to bend.
Ability to lift and pull 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate clearly and have corrected vision within the normal range.
Ability to drive or transport self and others, and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel occasionally for meetings and work long hours as needed.
Open schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to make sound judgments quickly, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, work independently, take and provide direction, and handle stressful situations and workplace challenges effectively.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage differing personalities within the property, resort, and community.

Nice To Haves

A technical or trade school certification in building maintenance or a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, public areas, and hotel facilities, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, hardware, and cosmetic items.
Repair equipment such as lamps and air conditioners; replace electrical switches and outlets; and program TVs as needed.
Monitor fire alarm and life safety systems and maintain working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.
Monitor hotel energy and utility usage and report potential energy-saving strategies to Engineering Management.
Respond promptly to emergencies to protect guests, associates, and the building, restore building operations, and notify Engineering Management.
Follow departmental Job Safety Analysis guidelines and identify and address hazards to guests and associates.
Clean and organize engineering areas and maintain a neat, efficient work area.
Log, track, and interpret readings from meters, gauges, and other measuring devices.
Maintain records of daily activities and communicate clearly between shifts.
Clean, lubricate, protect, maintain, and properly store tools and equipment; secure personal tool pouches.
Follow up on backordered items and keep supervisors informed of assignment progress.
Provide technical advice and training to other engineers as needed.
Develop the ability to work as an independent mechanic, analyzing and solving problems efficiently while delivering high-quality work.