Engineering Administrative Assistant

Hotel Equities; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Cell Phone Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth Opportunities & Lead

Hotel discounts

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

FSA

Paid Parental Leave

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, seeks a dependable Maintenance Tech/Houseman to join our team in Kansas City. You will support hotel operations by performing routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and essential tasks to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for guests and associates.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong customer service, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's license with clean MVR.
• Experience in hotel maintenance, engineering, facilities, or general building maintenance preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general repair practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine maintenance issues.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Knowledge of Purchase Orders and Purchasing Processes

Responsibilities

• Handle routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of house spaces, pool, and grounds as needed.
• Maintain rooms in optimal operating condition by performing repairs as needed.
• Understand the room preventative maintenance program and handle projects as assigned.
• Provide administrative support to the Engineering Department
• Ensure Work Orders are distributed to appropriate team members and give updates to departments
• Replace or repair damaged bathroom fixtures and execute general plumbing as needed
• Maintain the overall appearance of the room; replace broken mirrors, hang fixtures, do touch up painting, etc.
• Troubleshoot rooms heating/ventilating/air conditioning systems
• Use both power and hand tools regularly in a safe, efficient manner
• Perform preventative maintenance throughout other areas of the hotel including front of house, interior and exterior
• Maintain the condition of hotel lobbies and restaurants; repair furniture and decorations
• Repair carpet, marble and tile
• Repair and maintain kitchen and laundry/housekeeping equipment; repair/replace windows and mirrors
• Maintain exterior of building and grounds as necessary
• Attend schools or seminars to stay current on proper techniques
• May perform routine pool operations (CPO certification required)
• Maintain operating equipment by performing routine checks and repairs
• Maintain cleanliness of own work area
• Familiar with hotel safety systems; take corrective action on issues affecting safety or operations
• Report hazards or injuries and take action to correct
• Contribute to hotel preparedness during fire emergencies by joining the fire team
• Handle master keys per company standards for safety and security

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical skills

Carpentry

Safety awareness

Tool operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Description

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, is seeking a dependable, service-oriented Maintenance Tech/Houseman to join our team.

If you're passionate about hospitality, take pride in your work, and enjoy creating positive experiences for guests and associates, we'd love to meet you. As Maintenance Tech, you'll play an important role in supporting hotel operations, delivering exceptional service, and helping our team achieve its operational and business goals.

Pay Range

USD $23.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.

Job Purpose

The Maintenance position is responsible for maintaining the hotel's physical facilities, equipment, and guest areas to ensure a safe, clean, comfortable, and well-functioning environment. This position responds to maintenance needs, performs routine repairs and preventative maintenance, and supports the overall operational needs of the hotel.

What You'll Do

• Will handle routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, pool, and grounds as needed


• Maintains rooms in optimal operating condition by performing repairs as needed


• Understands the room preventative maintenance program and handles projects as assigned


• Provides administrative support to the Engineering Department


• Ensures Work Orders are distributed to appropriate team members and gives updates to departments


• Replaces or repairs damaged bathroom fixtures and executes general plumbing as needed


• Maintains the overall appearance of the room; replaces broken mirrors, hangs fixtures, does touch up painting, etc.


• Troubleshoots rooms heating/ventilating/air conditioning systems


• Uses both power and hand tools regularly in a safe, efficient manner


• Performs preventative maintenance throughout other areas of the hotel as well as, including both the front of the house, interior and exterior


• Maintains the condition of the hotel lobbies and restaurants Repairs furniture and decorations as necessary


• Repairs carpet, marble and tile


• Repairs and maintains kitchen and laundry/housekeeping equipment Repairs/replaces windows and mirrors


• Maintains exterior of building and grounds as necessary


• Attends schools or seminars to remain current on proper techniques


• May be asked to perform routine pool operations (CPO certification required)


• Maintains operating equipment in working condition by performing routine equipment checks and repairs


• Maintains and assists in the cleanliness of individual work area


• Demonstrates familiarity with the hotel’s safety systems and takes corrective action on any maintenance or operating problems which affect the security or operating condition of the hotel


• Reports any hazards or injuries in the department and takes immediate action to correct


• Contributes to hotels preparedness during fire emergencies by participating in the hotel fire team


• Handles master keys in accordance with Company’s standards for the overall safety and security of the hotel

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Driver's License with Clean MVR Record


• Previous hotel maintenance, engineering, facilities, or general building maintenance experience preferred.


• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general repair practices.


• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine maintenance issues.


• Strong customer service and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.


• Ability to safely use basic hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.


• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.


• Knowledge of Purchase Orders and Purchasing Processes

What We're Looking For

• A dependable, hands-on professional who takes pride in maintaining a safe and well-kept hotel.


• A problem-solver who responds to maintenance needs with urgency and sound judgment.


• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.


• A team player who communicates effectively with guests, associates, and management.


• Professionalism, accountability, and a positive attitude

Physical Requirements

• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, reach, and work in various positions for extended periods.


• Lift, carry, push, and pull equipment, supplies, and materials as needed.


• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.


• Occasionally Lift up to 100 pounds


• Use ladders and perform work at various heights when necessary.


• Work in indoor and outdoor environments and in varying temperatures.


• Safely operate basic hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

Experience With The Following Is Preferred

• Hotel maintenance/work order systems


• Property Management Systems (PMS)


• Preventative maintenance tracking systems


• Microsoft Office Suite


• Building management or maintenance systems

Amazing Benefits At A Glance

• Performance Bonus Opportunity


• Team-Driven and Values-Based Culture


• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Cell Phone Allowance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Career Growth Opportunities & Leadership Development Programs


• Reduced Hotel Rates Throughout Our Portfolio


• Employee Referral Program


• Life Insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Paid Parental Leave


• Exclusive Third-Party Discounts (Shopping, Travel, Entertainment & More)

Why Hotel Equities?

At Hotel Equities, we believe hospitality begins with people. Our award-winning culture is built on integrity, accountability, service, and leadership. We empower our associates to grow professionally while delivering exceptional experiences for our guests and outstanding results for our owners.

Whether you're beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of industry experience, you'll find opportunities to grow your career with one of the hospitality industry's most respected management companies.

Hotel Equities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every associate is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.

Transparency matters, which is why Hotel Equities is committed to 100% wage transparency for all open positions. Explore opportunities across our diverse portfolio and discover where your hospitality career can grow with us.

Please note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this position. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.