Maintenance Engineer Experience Curator

Coury Hospitality•Palo Alto, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Coury Hospitality is hiring a Maintenance Engineer to support the dual-branded campus of Hotel Citrine Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, and AC Hotel Palo Alto. The role helps maintain guest rooms, public areas, hotel systems, restaurants, meeting spaces, and back-of-house operations to ensure safe, seamless, and memorable guest experiences. The Maintenance Engineer performs preventive maintenance and repairs, troubleshoots facility issues, responds to guest requests and work orders, inspects building systems, and supports the upkeep of safety and security infrastructure. The position also involves maintaining accurate records, collaborating with hotel departments, identifying operational improvements, and supporting sustainability and energy conservation efforts.

Requirements

Previous hotel, commercial property, or facilities maintenance experience preferred.
Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general building maintenance systems.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture.
Knowledge of preventative maintenance practices and safety procedures.
Ability to read, understand, and complete maintenance work orders and logs.
Flexibility to work varied schedules, including weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments as needed.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and perform physical job duties throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Previous hotel, commercial property, or facilities maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on guest rooms, public areas, and hotel systems.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general maintenance issues.
Respond promptly and professionally to guest service requests and maintenance work orders.
Conduct routine inspections of building systems, equipment, and facilities to ensure optimal functionality.
Support the operation and maintenance of fire life safety systems, emergency equipment, and security-related infrastructure.
Assist with preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment performance and longevity.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.
Work closely with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, and other departments to ensure seamless hotel operations.
Identify opportunities for repairs, upgrades, and operational improvements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following company safety procedures and standards.
Support sustainability initiatives and energy conservation efforts throughout the campus.