Maintenance Engineer I

Sage Hospitality Group•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer I keeps hotel equipment and facilities safe, reliable, and operating efficiently by diagnosing faults and completing preventive and corrective maintenance. The role responds to engineering service calls, prioritizes guest requests, and helps reduce equipment downtime while maintaining a safe, accident-free environment. The position is at the UNC Charlotte Marriott, a 226-room hotel with meeting space, managed by Sage Hospitality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or trade-school education 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 environment 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 frequently lift, push, pull, and carry items; bend and kneel; and respond quickly to emergencies.
Ability to meet the role's mobility requirements, including prolonged standing and walking, climbing stairs and ladders, and reaching.
Ability to drive a company pickup truck and snow-removal equipment may be required.

Responsibilities

Respond courteously, efficiently, and safely to guest requests and engineering service calls, prioritizing guest needs.
Perform preventive maintenance and 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, including weekends and evenings.
Respond to emergencies such as fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters, and power failures, and notify appropriate authorities.
Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure equipment and facilities are 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 in a timely manner.
Report unsafe conditions to leadership.