Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Travelodge Missouri Valley•Missouri Valley, IA

10d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Hospitality Management Corporation is seeking a Hotel Maintenance Engineer for the Travelodge of Missouri Valley, Iowa. The role maintains building systems, facilities, guest rooms, pool equipment, and grounds to support guest and employee safety and hotel operations. The engineer responds to maintenance requests, carries out preventive maintenance and repairs, conducts facility inspections, manages work orders and maintenance records, and coordinates with the General Manager on projects involving outside vendors or contractors. The position also supports other departments and performs additional duties as requested. HMC describes itself as a privately held hospitality management company based in Dallas and highlights its values of honesty, professionalism, experience, innovation, flexibility, customer service, and results. The company notes that team members are encouraged by their superiors and provided with resources to succeed. The advertised pay is $20.00–$22.00 per hour. HMC is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a hotel environment at the Engineer level.
Ability to manage time effectively and complete required tasks on time.
Strong understanding of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
Ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
Effectiveness in anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving workplace problems.
Effectiveness in listening to, understanding, clarifying, and resolving concerns and issues raised by coworkers and guests.
Ability to work with and understand financial information and data, and perform basic arithmetic functions.
Stable work history required.

Nice To Haves

HVAC certification, pool certification, technician certification, or a combination of these.

Responsibilities

Ensure guest and employee safety through proper maintenance of building systems and facilities.
Respond promptly to maintenance requests involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural issues.
Develop and manage a preventive maintenance program for building systems and guest rooms.
Perform basic carpentry, painting, renovation, and furniture adjustments as needed.
Monitor and implement energy conservation measures, tracking usage through meter readings.
Oversee maintenance of fire safety equipment and ensure compliance.
Maintain tools and equipment and keep the workspace clean and organized.
Supervise and assign tasks to maintenance technicians, manage work orders, and keep accurate records.
Maintain pool equipment and grounds, including cleaning, chemical balancing, and maintaining logs.
Conduct daily facility inspections to identify and address potential issues in public areas and meeting spaces.
Maintain inventory of keys and equipment.
Coordinate with the General Manager on projects requiring outside vendors or contractors.
Support other departments and perform additional duties as requested.