General Maintenance Engineer

Socket.dev; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Wichita, Kansas seeks a General Maintenance Engineer to ensure hotel systems operate at peak efficiency. Responsibilities include HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, and safety compliance, with tasks ranging from reviewing work orders to preventive maintenance and timely response to maintenance calls.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, basic trades knowledge, and strong English communication. Must maintain confidentiality and work well with staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; hospitality maintenance experience preferred.
• Fluent and literate in English.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintains engineering for HVAC, ductwork, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.
• Reviews assigned work orders and determines priorities.
• Installs machines, tools, and equipment for continuous operations.
• Inspects HVAC equipment and plumbing fixtures for proper operation.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Responds to maintenance calls.
• Adheres to safety rules and company policies.
• Keeps workshop neat and orderly.
• Assists with snow removal.

Skills

English fluency

Maintenance skills

Team collaboration

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Position Objectives

The primary responsibility of the General Maintenance Engineer is to ensure that all hotel systems, equipment, and facilities are operating at peak efficiency.

The General Maintenance Engineer will dispatch to assignments that are coordinated by the Director of Engineer. The General Maintenance Engineers may be dispatched to guest rooms to complete tasks, the General Maintenance Engineer is expected to complete all tasks in a professional and courteous manner while ensuring repairs are properly completed in a financially responsible manner.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Maintains engineering for HVAC, ductwork, piping, plumbing, and fire protection.


• Reviews assigned work orders and determines work priorities.


• Installs machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous operations.


• Inspects kitchen machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.


• Inspects, repairs, and adjusts HVAC equipment.


• Repairs, rods, cleans, adjusts, and removes plumbing fixtures, line vents, and/or drains as needed, to ensure proper operation and sanitation.


• Makes minor electrical repairs, including but not limited to repair and replacement of outlets, light fixtures, and equipment; ensures adequate lighting in all areas by replacing lights as needed.


• Adheres to departmental quality standards; follows all safety rules.


• Responsible for ensuring the workshop is neat and orderly.


• Adheres to all regulatory, departmental, and company policies and procedures.


• Performs preventive maintenance to equipment on a scheduled basis.


• Assists with snow removal.


• Responds to maintenance calls.


• Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one (1) year of facilities maintenance experience in hospitality or related field preferred.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent and literate in English.


• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or finishing trades.


• Basic computer skills. Must have basic math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.


• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.


• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization.


• Knowledge of the proper operation of hand and power tools.