Maintenance Engineer

Peachtree Group Hospitality Management•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer provides technical and maintenance services throughout the hotel to keep general equipment and systems in excellent condition. The role performs preventive maintenance, routine repairs, and work orders across building systems, guest rooms, equipment, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and the pool. It also supports the upkeep of the building exterior and guest-facing spaces, responds to guest needs, and coordinates with other departments to maintain guest satisfaction and hotel quality standards. The position requires courteous, service-oriented interactions and compliance with Peachtree Hospitality Management standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

Approach encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner and comply with Peachtree Hospitality Management standards and regulations.
Maintain regular attendance according to hotel scheduling needs.
Understand department policies and procedures, and communicate and enforce them fairly and consistently with staff.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines and building systems and maintain the physical condition of the building.
Complete preventive maintenance and work orders, including replacing ceiling tiles and light bulbs and patching vinyl.
Check electrical systems, including air-conditioning controls, television sets, and lighting systems, and make minor repairs or replacements.
Inspect, routinely repair, and assist with major repairs of hotel equipment, including small appliances, kitchen and laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools, and plumbing systems and fixtures.
Service the hotel pool by adjusting chemicals, cleaning filters, completing maintenance request forms, and recording logs.
Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal, including snow removal, lawn care, painting, trash removal, and gardening.
Refurbish guest-room furniture and fixtures, including cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows, and counters; paint or refinish them as needed.
Respond courteously to guest questions, complaints, and requests to support guest satisfaction.
Operate heavy machinery.
Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
Diagnose mechanical problems and determine corrective actions, consulting blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as needed.
Assemble, install, and repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
Complete maintenance work orders in a timely manner to maintain guest satisfaction.
Communicate with other departments about guest-room conditions.
Maintain clean and orderly work areas and storage rooms.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Attend training and meetings as required by management.