Maintenance Engineer 1
About The Position
At Appellation Healdsburg, the Maintenance Engineer I supports the day-to-day operations of the maintenance department and helps ensure facilities contribute to exceptional guest experiences. The position is suited to someone with prior hotel engineering experience or a strong general maintenance background across multiple trades. The role performs maintenance and repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems; responds to guest and staff service requests; carries out preventive maintenance; monitors building systems; and helps maintain safety and code compliance. It also involves mentoring junior team members, coordinating with contractors and vendors, and managing maintenance tools, parts, and materials. The position requires physical work, including lifting and carrying equipment and supplies, climbing stairs, and potentially working at heights. Flexibility is required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and to respond to after-hours emergencies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1–3 years of experience in hotel engineering or 3–5 years in general maintenance, construction, or facilities repairs.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing building systems such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to lift 50+ pounds, work at heights, and perform physical labor as needed.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and respond to after-hours emergencies.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, walk up and down stairs, enter data into a computer terminal, operate standard office equipment, and use a telephone.
- Ability to see and read computer screens and printed matter with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; and speak so others can understand at normal levels and on the telephone.
- Ability to perform repetitive use of hands, arms, and legs; type, use a mouse, bend the neck, climb stairs, and occasionally twist the neck.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, bend, stoop, reach, lift and carry equipment and supplies, walk up and down stairs daily, and sit for periods up to four hours.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with or without reasonable accommodations.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or trade school certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct skilled maintenance and repair tasks involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems throughout the property.
- Respond promptly and professionally to guest and staff service requests.
- Execute preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and prolong equipment life.
- Monitor building systems and recommend repairs or upgrades as needed.
- Maintain safety standards and ensure compliance with local building codes and hotel brand requirements.
- Mentor junior team members and assist with on-the-job training when needed.
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or projects.
- Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and materials, and report usage or shortages.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
