Maintenance Engineer II

Highgate Hotels • Ketchum, ID

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer II is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and reliability of hotel engineering systems, supporting safe, efficient, and uninterrupted property operations. The role supports the Engineering Supervisor in maintaining guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, plant equipment, and recreational facilities in accordance with operational requirements, safety standards, regulatory obligations, and luxury hospitality service expectations.

The position is based at Viceroy’s Sun Valley property in Ketchum, Idaho. Compensation is $30.00 per hour. The property includes guest rooms, penthouse residences, a spa, fitness center, indoor thermal pool, and other guest amenities.

This is a full-time role with a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts as business needs require.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5+ years of experience in hotel engineering or a related field.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, painting, and carpentry.
• Ability to troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Ability to lift heavy work: exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, lift tools and materials, and work in mechanical spaces, outdoor areas, and variable environmental conditions.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying conditions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Technical or trade certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, fire, plumbing, snowmelt boilers, laundry, kitchen, and pool equipment, as well as painting, carpentry, and concrete work in guest rooms and public areas.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, boiler, electrical, fire, pump, kitchen, and refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain guest rooms, including lighting, fixtures, air-conditioning units, door locks, and finishes.
• Accurately record equipment readings and maintenance activities in logs or CMMS systems.
• Respond promptly and courteously to guest maintenance requests while minimizing disruption.
• Maintain hotel areas to luxury hospitality standards.
• Monitor and operate HVAC, BMS, electrical, fire, and plumbing systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of plant rooms, mechanical spaces, and equipment.
• Ensure pools, spas, and recreational facilities function properly.
• Follow OSHA and local, state, and federal safety codes and regulations; maintain safe working conditions and use PPE properly.
• Support fire and life safety system testing and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and completed work orders.
• Report equipment issues, failures, and capital needs to supervisors.
• Assist with tracking spare-parts and tool inventory.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Front Office to support operations.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors as needed.
• Support department initiatives, including sustainability and energy efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
• Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED