Engineer

The Summit Hotel; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid PTO

Hotel discount

Job summary

Valor is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer for our Cincinnati-area hotel on the PM shift. You will respond to guest requests, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient operation of kitchen, laundry, boiler, HVAC, and electrical systems.

You will take water samples, monitor systems, and complete maintenance tasks while maintaining logs and communicating with management. A high school diploma and at least two years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.
• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.
• Two years prior experience in building maintenance and construction.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Take water samples of boiler, loop, and cooling tower systems and treat the water to maintain chemical concentration.
• Operate various equipment; maintain the domestic hot and cold-water systems and monitor electrical switch gears to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general maintenance duties in the engineering spaces as well as other assigned daily operations.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings, and maintain log to notify the next shift.
• Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Handle operation of the boiler and chiller and maintaining temperatures throughout the building.
• Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school courses in building maintenance

Tools

Power tools

Testing instruments

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Valor, we are passionate Hotelitarians—driven, detail-obsessed professionals who go beyond service to deliver true hospitality. With a global perspective and a commitment to thoughtful hospitality and sustainable dining, we bring enthusiasm, creativity, and local flair to every property we support. We seek individuals who value relationships, embrace high standards, and create meaningful experiences for guests, teams, and owners alike. If you’re someone who notices the little things and strives to make a lasting impact, you’ll thrive here. Please visit http://www.valorhospitality.com to learn more about our existing hotels, other exciting job opportunities and our company.

POSITION PROFILE

Respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner. Ensure a safe, resourceful, and well-maintained hotel environment. PM Shift.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILTIES

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs on all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Take water samples of boiler, loop, and cooling tower systems and treat the water to maintain predetermined levels of chemical concentration.
• Operate various equipment; maintain the domestic hot and cold-water systems and monitor various electrical switch gears to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain the cleanliness and general maintenance duties in the engineering spaces as well as other assigned daily operations.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings, and maintain log to notify the next shift.
• Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Handle operation of the boiler and chiller and maintaining temperatures throughout the building.
• Assist with maintenance of parking lot and snow removal as needed.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.
• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• Communicate information and hotel services to management, staff and guests.
• Two years prior experience in building maintenance and construction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift/Push/Pull/Carry - up to 50 -75 plus lbs. supplies, equipment and machinery.
• Bending - required to perform inspections and repairs frequently throughout shift.
• Kneeling- required to perform inspections and repairs frequently throughout shift.
• Continuous movement throughout hotel required to respond quickly to emergency.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

• Competitive Salary Daily Pay!
• Team Member Hotel Discount Program
• Uniforms Provided for most positions
• Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and other supplemental options
• Paid PTO
• 401k with employer match
• Food and Beverage Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

We are a global hospitality management company who partner with internationally renowned brands to deliver the full commercial potential of our hotels. Here in the US, we operate 25 properties and have ambitious development and growth plans. Our mission to go beyond hospitality by creating memorable experiences and lasting connections with our guests. It's our uncomprising passion for outstanding service that makes us who we are. At the core of this philosophy is our people. Our culture runs on passion, enthusiasm and fun. We love what we do! We set the bar high and we are relentless in our pursuit to re-define hospitality.