Engineer 1

TPG Hotels and Resorts; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Hotel discounts

Job summary

TPG Hotels and Resorts is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Virginia to perform interior and exterior preventative maintenance, basic repairs, and safety-compliant tasks across hotel facilities. The role responds to service calls, reports emergencies, and coordinates with departments to ensure guest comfort.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus technical/engineering training and experience in facilities management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in hotel maintenance, facilities management, or a similar role is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Physical fitness and ability to perform tasks that require lifting, bending, and operating equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and Repairs: Conduct routine inspections of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to identify issues.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks, including fixing leaks, replacing faulty components, and troubleshooting equipment failures.
• Ensure all building systems are operational and comply with safety regulations.
• Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency situations, such as power outages, water leaks, and fire alarms, and take appropriate actions to ensure guest and staff safety.
• Collaborate with other departments and emergency services to address critical situations effectively.
• Guest Services: Address maintenance requests from guests, promptly resolving issues to ensure their comfort and satisfaction.
• Interact professionally with guests while performing maintenance tasks in guest rooms or public areas.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols, standards, and regulations to maintain a safe environment for guests and staff.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and safety guidelines.
• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with other hotel departments, such as housekeeping and front desk, to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC systems

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Guest service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training in engineering or related field

Job description

Job Overview

The Engineer performs interior and external preventative maintenance and basic repairs in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state, and local regulations. Responds to engineering service calls. Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management.

Job Overview

The Engineer performs interior and external preventative maintenance and basic repairs in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state, and local regulations. Responds to engineering service calls. Promptly reports emergencies, accidents, injuries, missing articles, damage, engineering items and safety hazards to management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Maintenance and Repairs:
• Conduct routine inspections of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to identify issues.
• Perform repairs and maintenance tasks, including fixing leaks, replacing faulty components, and troubleshooting equipment failures.
• Ensure all building systems are operational and comply with safety regulations.
• Emergency Response:
• Respond promptly to emergency situations, such as power outages, water leaks, and fire alarms, and take appropriate actions to ensure guest and staff safety.
• Collaborate with other departments and emergency services to address critical situations effectively.
• Guest Services:
• Address maintenance requests from guests, promptly resolving issues to ensure their comfort and satisfaction.
• Interact professionally with guests while performing maintenance tasks in guest rooms or public areas.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Adhere to safety protocols, standards, and regulations to maintain a safe environment for guests and staff.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and safety guidelines.
• Collaboration:
• Communicate effectively with other hotel departments, such as housekeeping and front desk, to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure smooth operations.

Skills And Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Previous experience in hotel maintenance, facilities management, or a similar role is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Physical fitness and ability to perform tasks that require lifting, bending, and operating equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and protocols.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50lbs -- 100lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines.

Rate:

$18 per hour.

Benefits

Benefits for Part Time employees may include:

• Vision Insurances
• Disability Insurances
• Supplemental Life Insurances
• AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!

*Benefits vary by location*

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