Home2 Suites Gainesville Medical Center - Engineer-Preventative Maintenance

Aimbridge Hospitality, LLC; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Engineer to keep hotel facilities in optimal condition. You’ll handle repairs across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting while supporting guests and staff.

You’ll respond to work orders, assist with safety and efficiency, and may operate shuttle duties as required. The role emphasizes reliability, integrity, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a hotel maintenance environment preferred
• Trade license in plumbing/electrical/HVAC preferred
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR
• Ability to respond to alarms and safety issues

Responsibilities

• Fix appliances, patching, painting and furniture repair.
• Repair ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen gadgets, laundry gear, HVAC, pool and spa equipment.
• Respond quickly to alarms and report findings to Front Desk.
• Access to safes, master keys, storage rooms and secured files.
• Interact with guests and colleagues, drive safely when needed for business.

Skills

Preventative PM

HVAC knowledge

Electrical & Plumbing

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Trade License preferred

MVR clearance

Tools

Basic hand tools

Safes access

Job description

Home2 Suites Gainesville Medical Center - Engineer-Preventative Maintenance Aimbridge Hospitality

Schedule Full time

Job Type Regular

Description

Join our team as a Preventative Maintenance Engineer

Are you ready to be the hero who keeps things running smoothly? As a Preventative Maintenance Engineer, you'll tackle repairs, team up to keep equipment in top shape, and jump in wherever you're needed - from carpentry to plumbing and even painting. You'll help guests, respond to work orders, and maybe even take the wheel of the shuttle van (at some properties). Safety and efficiency are your superpowers!

KEY SKILLS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fix-It Pro: Master the art of preventative maintenance - whether it's swapping bulbs, patching vinyl, touching up paint, or repairing furniture and tiles, you'll keep everything looking sharp and running smoothly.
• Equipment Whisperer: Take charge of repairs and tune-ups for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen gadgets, laundry gear, HVAC systems, and even the swimming pool and hot tub, ensuring peak performance all around.
• Safety Hero: Respond quickly to alarms, investigate their cause, and report findings to the Front Desk, keeping everyone safe and in the know.
• Trusted Access: Act responsibly with access to sensitive hotel areas and information—including safes, master keys, storage rooms, and secured files - always maintaining a high level of integrity and trust.
• Guest Connection: Interact with guests and colleagues, sometimes unsupervised, represent the company with professionalism and good judgment, and drive safely when needed for business.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state (property specific)
• Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) (property specific)

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan