Boutique Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in New Orleans is seeking a Hotel Engineer to maintain all equipment, systems and building components across the property. This role requires hands-on maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, furniture, and finishes, with a focus on safety and guest comfort.

You will work with a collaborative team, attend trainings, and be flexible to overnight shifts, weekends and holidays to ensure uninterrupted operations and high standards of

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a hotel engineer is preferred or comparable maintenance experience at an establishment such as apartment complex or office building.
• Painting, electricity, plumbing, repairs, etc. is recommended.
• Some excessive lifting, bending, walking are physical requirements.
• Schedule dependability, professional communication, and positive attitude are important!
• Flexible schedule, able to work overnights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining all equipment, systems and building components including, but not limited to; mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile and other equipment.
• Build, repair, and paint all parts of the hotel.
• Install and replace lighting fixtures and bulbs.
• Clean carpets and rugs.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and install new or repaired parts.
• Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment.
• Fabricate and repair furniture and fixtures.
• Attend all scheduled training classes and meetings.
• Paint corridors, hotel rooms, and lobby areas when necessary.
• Transport heavy boxes and packages within the hotel for maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in delivering and setup of all new equipment such as televisions, mattresses, tables, chairs, etc.
• Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor on projects as assigned.
• Respond to all customer requests in a timely and personable manner.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Hotel/Building upkeep

Flexibility

Overnight availability

Job description

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in New Orleans is seeking a Hotel Engineer to maintain all equipment, systems and building components across the property. This role requires hands-on maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, lighting, furniture, and finishes, with a focus on safety and guest comfort.

You will work with a collaborative team, attend trainings, and be flexible to overnight shifts, weekends and holidays to ensure uninterrupted operations and high standards of