Maintenance Eng I
About The Position
The Maintenance Eng I responds to engineering service calls, prioritizing guest requests, and helps keep hotel equipment operating efficiently, safely, and without accidents. The role carries a portable radio and remains in communication with the central base station. It performs preventive maintenance and repairs throughout the hotel, monitors engineering functions when the full staff is unavailable, and responds to emergencies. The position also inspects the property, maintains equipment and work areas, completes work orders and maintenance records, tracks parts, and reports unsafe conditions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or trade school or special courses in building maintenance and construction.
- At least 6 months of successful experience in an equal or similar position.
- Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, and plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair, construction, and renovation work.
- Ability to maintain logs and records.
- Professional presentation and ability to work in a team atmosphere and make independent decisions.
- Ability to hear portable radios, fire alarms, machinery, and guests.
- Ability to inspect and maintain equipment and respond by portable radio to the base station and guests.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry; bend and kneel; and respond quickly to emergencies.
- Full mobility, including the ability to stand for extended periods and climb stairs and ladders.
- May require ability to drive a company pickup truck and snow-removal equipment.
Responsibilities
- Respond to and handle guest requests courteously, efficiently, and safely.
- Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, and guest-room equipment.
- Monitor and maintain engineering functions when the full engineering staff is unavailable, such as during weekends and evenings.
- Respond to emergencies, including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters, and power failures, and notify appropriate authorities.
- Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
- Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
- Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings, and maintain logs for the next shift.
- Document parts used and parts that need to be purchased.
- Handle elevator breakdowns.
- Maintain records for the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and Request Program.
- Complete work order request forms daily and promptly.
- Report unsafe conditions to leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
