Engineer 2

Highgate; Key West (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineer, Level 2 to maintain the property in peak condition and minimize guest disruption. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and system troubleshooting across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in a hotel maintenance setting, and strong communication. Flexibility for long hours and ability to read blueprints are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; trade/technical coursework preferred.
• Two+ years of progressive hotel maintenance experience preferred.
• Flexibility and long hours may be required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain and comply with safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system, replace motors and clean coils.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, electrical systems, and other equipment.
• Take required readings on equipment and record results.
• Test cooling towers; replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles.
• Perform furniture and pump repairs; handle plumbing repairs as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Trace and repair water lines; troubleshoot kitchen equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure compliance with codes.
• Test and service pools and spas; perform painting and sheetrock work.
• Repair wall coverings and hotel electronic lock systems.
• Assist in supervising engineering staff and scheduling preventive tasks.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school / college coursework

Job description

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands.www.highgate.com

Location

Welcome to Key West - more a state of mind than a place. If you've been, you know. If not, get ready. There's nothing quite like it. At the gateway to the island, Blue Flamingo brings bold design, elevated amenities, and vibrant experiences to life. With 245 stylish rooms, two lively pools with luxe cabanas, and two unique dining spots, it's the perfect blend of playful and refined.

Overview

The Engineer, Level 2 is responsible for insuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to guests and employees.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).
• Take required readings on equipment.
• Test cooling tower and record readings.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Perform furniture repair.
• Replace and repair pumps.
• Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
• Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Trace and repair all types of water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
• Paint designated areas.
• Repair and finish sheet rock.
• Repair all types of wall coverings.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
• Assist in supervising other engineering staff members.
• Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of experience in a hotel or related field required.
• At least two years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or College course work in related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
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• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.