Hotel Engineer

Remington Hospitality • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Hotel Engineer responds to service calls within half an hour, diagnoses defects and malfunctions, and takes immediate corrective action for guest-related or high-priority issues. Other work should be scheduled for completion within two days and documented on the departmental work order form. The role performs repair, maintenance, alteration, and installation work according to departmental procedures and applicable local, county, state, and federal codes and requirements. The Hotel Engineer coordinates work with other department personnel, including electricians, carpenters, painters, and the night engineer.

The position requires experience across hotel engineering systems and the ability to maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems. Although the listed physical requirements describe an in-office environment, they are reproduced as stated in the posting.

Requirements

• Previous hotel engineering experience, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen, and general building construction.
• Vocational training, an associate's degree, certification, and/or an apprenticeship in one or more relevant areas; state certification or licensure where required.
• Ability to understand and efficiently maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and boiler systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings, and technical parts breakdowns.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High work ethic and self-initiative.
• Ability to work in a standard office environment, including prolonged sitting and computer work for 6–8 hours a day.
• Ability to perform occasional standing and walking, frequent fine motor tasks, and occasional bending, reaching, or carrying items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed.
• Visual ability to read computer screens and printed materials, maintain close visual focus, and differentiate colors for certain roles.
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings and use a phone and/or headset.

Responsibilities

• Respond to all service calls within half an hour of receiving them.
• Determine defects and troubleshoot malfunctions; take immediate corrective action for guest-related or high-priority issues, or schedule completion within two days, and document the work on the departmental work order form.
• Perform repair, maintenance, alteration, and installation work according to departmental procedures.
• Comply with applicable local, county, state, and federal governmental codes, laws, and requirements.
• Coordinate service, replacement, alteration, and new installation work with other department personnel, including electricians, carpenters, painters, and the night engineer.

What This Job Offers

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