Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Saint Vincent; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday pay after 90 days of employm

PTO

Employee discounts at our restaurants

Job summary

Hotel Saint Vincent in New Orleans seeks a dedicated maintenance technician to oversee preventive and corrective tasks across the property, interiors, exteriors, and grounds while delivering outstanding guest service.

The role requires electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and painting skills, ability to work under pressure, team collaboration, and a focus on safety. Benefits include health, life, vision insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Good practical and technical skills.
• Understanding of engineering drawings and principles.
• Ability to work quickly and under pressure.
• Manage a varied workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Initiative to work on your own or in a team.
• Awareness of health and safety legislation.
• Good eyesight and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and complete preventive maintenance and safety tasks across hotel equipment, interiors, exteriors, and grounds.
• Troubleshoot problems on various hotel systems and equipment.
• Maintain pool and pool area; keep grounds neat and safe.
• Collaborate with other departments to prioritize guest experience.
• Respond to maintenance issues promptly and document actions taken.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Quick under pressure

Technical aptitude

Education

Equivalent work experience or vocational training

Tools

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Job description

At Hotel Saint Vincent, we have a dedicated, enthusiastic team of employees. We take pride in our employees and the products and services we provide. We consider ourselves leaders in the field of authentic hospitality. We strive to create unforgettable experiences by blending food, service, and design seamlessly. Our core values are Good Neighbors, Generous, Authentic, Kind & Honest, Fun-Loving, Inclusive, and Service-Driven.

ABOUT HOTEL SAINT VINCENT:

Located in a landmark 1861 building in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Hotel Saint Vincent is a 75-room hotel from Austin-based hospitality group McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality, a hotel started in 2021 by industry veterans Larry McGuire, Tom Moorman, and Liz Lambert. An architectural icon in the Lower Garden District since its conception in the 1860s, the red brick Beaux Arts-era style building was originally founded as The Saint Vincent’s Infant Asylum by Irish immigrant Margaret Haughery, a bakery owner and philanthropist celebrated for her humanitarian services in New Orleans. Keeping much of the original architecture, Hotel Saint Vincent honors the property’s storied past and Margaret’s legacy through a highly considered restoration—incorporating an elegant, modern design that complements the property’s historic character.

The following benefits are available to full‑time employees:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday pay after 90 days of employment
• PTO
• Employee discounts at our restaurants

JOB SUMMARY:

Rate of Pay: $20.00 Hourly

Responsible for the preventative and corrective maintenance of the entire hotel property, interior, exterior, and grounds in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, and ensure completion of preventive maintenance and safety measures on all hotel equipment and room assets per timeline.
• Understanding electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, heating, and electronic systems
• Experience in painting
• Troubleshooting problems on various types of equipment
• Knowing equipment safety systems and processes
• Keeping the grounds and landscaping neat and clean
• Responsible for all Interior and Exterior asset maintenance and protections
• Work very closely with the Other departments to ensure the guest experience is a top priority
• Respond to maintenance issues around the property
• Maintain the pool, pool area, and pool maintenance
• Inventory check on light bulbs, paint, gas, equipment, nails, screws, etc.
• Other Assigned Duties

Requirements

• Hotel Experience Preferred
• Good practical and technical skills
• An understanding of engineering drawings and principles
• The ability to work quickly and under pressure
• The ability to manage a varied workload
• Good problem-solving skills
• The initiative to work on your own or as part of a team
• An awareness of health and safety legislation
• Good eyesight and normal color vision
• Equivalent work experience or advanced vocational training is a plus
• Basic computer skills are necessary
• Facility maintenance skills, knowledge of proper chemical handling, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and small appliance repair skills are required

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree to the background check process as a condition of employment.

MML Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.