Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Hersha Hospitality Management LP • Bloomington, IN

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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 records, complying with applicable codes and safety standards, and supporting guest satisfaction. The employee may also work as a bell attendant during staffing shortages or peak check-in/check-out periods, and perform other duties requested by management.

The work schedule varies and may include holidays, weekends, and alternate shifts. The position involves extended periods of standing and walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling, and climbing.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Previous engineer or maintenance experience, or equivalent training.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

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 in accordance with 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