Engineer Third Shift

Tandem Hospitality Group • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

The Third Shift Engineer maintains the hotel’s physical condition and supports guest satisfaction by responding to maintenance requests, completing preventive maintenance, and keeping the property safe, clean, and in good working order. The role performs a variety of repairs and projects during overnight hours, with minimal disruption to hotel operations, and requires working independently and prioritizing tasks.

The engineer supports housekeeping and guest rooms, performs scheduled preventive maintenance, handles painting and minor drywall repairs, and completes routine building repairs within their training and authorization. The role also includes overnight inspections, responding to urgent maintenance issues, maintaining shift records, and communicating with the Chief Engineer and incoming engineering staff. Employees must follow safety procedures, protect guest privacy, and provide courteous service. Duties may be adjusted based on hotel operating needs.

Requirements

• Previous maintenance, building engineering, hotel engineering, or general repair experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, painting, drywall repair, HVAC, electrical troubleshooting, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to use common hand tools, power tools, ladders, and maintenance equipment safely.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with limited direct supervision.
• Good communication skills and a guest-service-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and reach overhead for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with assistance when needed.
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, guest rooms, back-of-house areas, and other hotel environments.
• Ability to perform physical maintenance duties safely and in accordance with hotel procedures.
• Do not perform electrical, HVAC, or other specialized work beyond authorized training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to housekeeping maintenance calls involving plumbing, lighting, temperature, damaged fixtures, and other room deficiencies.
• Assist housekeeping with maintenance requests and complete minor repairs in guest rooms, bathrooms, corridors, and public areas.
• Inspect reported room deficiencies, report issues requiring additional repairs or rooms-out-of-order status to the appropriate manager, and follow up on completed work.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance in guest rooms, meeting spaces, public areas, and back-of-house facilities.
• Complete room preventive maintenance, inspecting HVAC units, plumbing fixtures, drains, lighting, electrical outlets, doors, locks, furniture, walls, ceilings, and bathroom fixtures.
• Identify and report maintenance issues and document completed preventive maintenance, repairs, and outstanding deficiencies according to hotel procedures.
• Perform touch-up painting and minor drywall repairs, maintain painted surfaces, complete overnight painting projects, and clean and restore work areas.
• Perform routine repairs involving plumbing, electrical components, HVAC systems, doors, locks, furniture, fixtures, and general building maintenance within training and authorization.
• Replace light bulbs, repair loose hardware, unclog drains, address minor leaks, and perform other routine maintenance tasks.
• Inspect public areas and back-of-house spaces for maintenance, safety, and appearance concerns.
• Assist with maintenance of kitchen equipment, meeting room setups, laundry equipment, and other hotel systems as assigned.
• Maintain engineering tools, equipment, and workspaces in an organized and safe condition.
• Assist with larger maintenance projects, special assignments, seasonal maintenance, preventive maintenance initiatives, and property improvement projects as directed.
• Conduct routine overnight inspections, respond to maintenance emergencies, and promptly report unusual conditions, water leaks, equipment failures, security concerns, and safety hazards.
• Follow hotel emergency procedures and applicable safety requirements; use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow established procedures when handling tools, chemicals, ladders, and equipment.
• Communicate outstanding issues, completed repairs, and follow-up requirements to the Chief Engineer and incoming engineering staff.
• Maintain written or electronic logs of maintenance calls, room preventive maintenance, inspections, and projects completed during the shift.
• Coordinate with front desk and housekeeping teams regarding room access, guest requests, and maintenance-related room status changes.
• Protect guest privacy, minimize noise and disruption in occupied areas, maintain a professional appearance, and provide courteous service to guests and associates.
• Keep maintenance areas organized and remove debris generated during repairs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer or hotel management.

What This Job Offers

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