Facilities Maintenance Tech (Facilities Maintenance Technician)

RedBalloon; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

AC Hotel & Element Downtown Boise is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team. This multi-trade role covers electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building repairs across guest rooms, dining areas, meeting spaces, and back-of-house.

The position follows a Tuesday–Saturday schedule, 1:30 PM–10:00 PM, with on-site work in downtown Boise. You will diagnose problems, perform preventive maintenance, document work orders, and respond to emergencies with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school certification or apprenticeship is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, and basic schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, kitchens, and back-of-house spaces.
• Troubleshoot electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems.
• Conduct general carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and finish repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pool, spa, pumps, and water systems.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Independent worker

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school certification or apprenticeship (a plus)

Tools

Power/hand tools

Reading manuals/diagrams

Job description

Company: AC & Element

RedBalloon posts jobs on behalf of client companies

Job Summary

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER- SWING SHIFT

Department: Engineering | Reports To: Chief Engineer

Property: AC Hotel & Element Downtown Boise

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 1:30 PM–10:00 PM

THE OPPORTUNITY

AC Hotel & Element Downtown Boise is seeking a skilled, dependable Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team at our newly opened 15-story downtown property. Our Engineering department is being built from the ground up, which means the right person will help shape how this building is run and maintained for years to come.

This is a multi-trade position covering electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, pool, commercial kitchen equipment, and general building repairs throughout guest rooms, restaurants, meeting spaces, mechanical rooms, and back-of-house areas.

The position follows a consistent Tuesday through Saturday schedule. As part of our Engineering team, you will be expected to assess problems, make sound decisions, handle emergencies, and see repairs through to completion with minimal supervision.

If you're a confident troubleshooter who takes ownership of your work, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance throughout guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, kitchens, mechanical rooms, back-of-house areas, rooftops, pool areas, and exterior spaces.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, and building systems within applicable licensing and safety requirements.
• Perform general carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, tile, caulking, doors, locks, furniture, fixtures, and finish repairs.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pool, spa, pumps, filters, heaters, and water systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, ranges, fryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, walk-ins, and ice machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hotel equipment and building systems, identifying problems before they become failures.
• Respond to emergencies, including water leaks, flooding, HVAC failures, electrical issues, equipment failures, and power outages.
• Document work orders, inspections, repairs, parts, and recurring problems.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment and follow all safety procedures.
• Provide professional service when interacting with guests and minimize disruption to their experience.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks and snow removal as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotel engineering, commercial building maintenance, facilities maintenance, industrial maintenance, or a related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with general building repairs, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, and power/hand tools.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, and basic schematics.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple work orders, and handle emergencies without direct supervision.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work the scheduled Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM shift.
• Availability to assist with emergency maintenance situations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hotel or high-rise property engineering experience.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or refrigeration training/certification.
• Commercial kitchen or laundry equipment experience.
• Boiler, generator, pump, motor, BAS, or fire/life-safety system experience.
• Work-order system experience.
• OSHA, forklift, scissor lift, or aerial lift training.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods, climb stairs and ladders, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull, and safely operate hand and power tools.

Work includes access to rooftops, mechanical rooms, and restricted spaces, with exposure to varying temperatures, chemicals, machinery, water, and construction materials.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted; heavier items with assistance or mechanical means. Required PPE and safe work practices must be followed.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life Diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, and plumbing issues, responding promptly to work requests and urgent repairs Inspect facilities regularly, document completed work, and flag potential safety or equipment concerns

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; trade school certification or apprenticeship is a plus Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions Valid driver's license and willingness to be on call or work occasional off-hours for emergencies