Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Hersha Hospitality Management LP • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure the hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards while treating guests in a warm and friendly manner. The role includes maintaining repair and preventive maintenance records, following applicable local, state, and federal codes, and supporting guest satisfaction. The Engineer may also work as a bell attendant during staffing shortages or peak check-in/check-out periods and perform other duties as requested by management.

The position is at The Rittenhouse Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, a property within HHM Hotels’ Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division. The work schedule varies and may include holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Previous engineer or maintenance experience, or equivalent training.
• Ability to stand for extended periods; walk; push; lift up to 50 pounds; bend and reach; kneel; stoop; crawl; and climb.
• Availability for a varying work schedule that may include holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school coursework in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Install or repair sheetrock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install or replace basic electrical fixtures, light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
• Repair furniture.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps and perform preventive maintenance on units.
• Trace and repair water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work according to local, state, and federal codes.
• Monitor guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Work as a bell attendant during staffing shortages or peak check-in/check-out periods.
• Follow Service Recovery Guidelines.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) company match.
• Daily Pay.
• Free basic life insurance.
• 24/7 access to TELUS Health, a confidential work-life resource.
• Travel discounts.
• Commuter transit and commuter parking benefits.
• Employee assistance and wellness program.
• Educational and professional development.
• Referral bonus program.
• Competitive wages for full-time and part-time opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED