Engineering/Facility Manager - Rise Uptown Hotel

Remington Hospitality•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Engineering/Facility Manager is responsible for maintaining the Rise Uptown Hotel’s 79 guest rooms, corridors, back-of-house areas, and public spaces. The role includes completing guest-room and public-area work orders, operating a preventive maintenance program, performing daily property walk-throughs, reviewing maintenance logs and front-desk pass-downs, and making repairs across building systems and furnishings. The manager maintains Lylo Swim Club’s pool systems and records, supports equipment at Say When rooftop bar and restaurant, and keeps outdoor areas guest-ready. The role also maintains life-safety systems and compliance records, coordinates required inspections, leads emergency responses, manages contractors and vendors, orders parts and supplies, organizes inventory, and supports CAPEX and renovation projects. The position requires open availability seven days a week, including weekends, and the ability to respond to emergencies on short notice and after hours. Physical work includes lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing ladders, kneeling, bending, working in tight spaces and outdoors in Phoenix summer heat, and spending most of the shift on one’s feet.

Requirements

At least 3 years of hotel, building, or facilities maintenance experience, including at least 1 year leading or supervising.
Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building systems.
Open availability seven days a week; weekends are required with no exceptions.
Reliable transportation and ability to get to the property on short notice for emergencies.
Comfort with being on call and responding to after-hours issues.
Strong troubleshooting skills and a fix-it-right-the-first-time attitude.
Clear communication with guests, team members, vendors, and management.
Comfort using work order systems, email, and basic spreadsheets.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders, kneel, bend, and work in tight spaces.
Ability to work outdoors in Phoenix summer heat, on the rooftop, and around the pool.
Ability to remain on one’s feet for most of the shift.

Responsibilities

Respond to and complete guest-room and public-area work orders promptly, with a focus on keeping rooms in service.
Run preventive maintenance for all 79 guest rooms, corridors, back-of-house areas, and public spaces.
Repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, appliances, and furniture.
Perform daily property walk-throughs and address issues before guests notice them.
Review front-desk pass-downs and the maintenance log daily, and close out open items.
Maintain Lylo Swim Club pool chemistry, pumps, filters, heaters, deck furniture, and records in accordance with Maricopa County requirements.
Support Say When rooftop bar and restaurant equipment, including refrigeration, ice machines, kitchen equipment, and lighting.
Maintain outdoor areas, landscaping, and exterior lighting in guest-ready condition.
Maintain fire alarm, sprinkler, emergency lighting, and backflow systems, and coordinate required inspections.
Keep safety, OSHA, and inspection records current and audit-ready.
Lead emergency response for water leaks, power outages, and system failures.
Manage outside contractors and service vendors, including obtaining bids, scheduling work, and checking quality.
Order parts and supplies through the purchasing process and keep inventory organized.
Support CAPEX and renovation projects from scoping through completion.
Be available seven days a week, including weekends, and respond to emergencies and after-hours issues.
Communicate with guests, team members, vendors, and management.