Evening Engineer | State College Holiday Inn Express

Shaner Group; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaner Group is seeking a hotel maintenance engineer responsible for upkeep, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of ice machines, refrigeration units, and air handling systems. The role emphasizes customer service oriented behavior and guest experience excellence across franchises.

The ideal candidate has strong background in commercial refrigeration and general maintenance procedures, with willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Qualifications

• Two years of hotel maintenance experience preferred; franchised hotel experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of building mechanical equipment; proper chemical handling and disposal.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain standards of quality and cleanliness throughout daily assignments.
• Observe all house and safety rules, departmental procedures, and security procedures.
• Assist with inventories as scheduled.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hotel maintenance experience

Mechanical knowledge

Reading safety procedures

Tools

Ice machines

Industrial chiller systems

Air handling units

Job description

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.
• Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintains standards of quality and cleanliness throughout daily assignments.
• Observes all house and safety rules, departmental procedures, and security procedures.
• Assist with inventories as scheduled.
• Follow maintenance program and cleaning schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

The Engineer will be responsible for upkeep, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting with ice machines, refrigeration units, and air handling units, as well as other general maintenance, in accordance with the standards of Shaner Hotels and the respective franchises. The ideal applicant will be customer service oriented and willing to go the extra mile to make the guest experience one to remember. Requires a strong background in commercial refrigeration and knowledge of ice machines, industrial chiller systems, and air handling units. Also requires basic working knowledge of general maintenance procedures. Full time position with benefits. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience preferably in a hotel; franchised hotel experience a plus. Knowledge of all mechanical equipment critical to the operation of the building; proper chemical handling and disposal.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and comply with deadlines for work assignments.
• Ability to interact positively with hotel personnel and provide prompt solutions to problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.