Hotel Engineer II — HVAC, Plumbing & Preventive Maintenance

Highgate; Key West (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineer, Level 2 to maintain the property in peak condition and minimize guest disruption. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and system troubleshooting across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in a hotel maintenance setting, and strong communication. Flexibility for long hours and ability to read blueprints are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; trade/technical coursework preferred.
• Two+ years of progressive hotel maintenance experience preferred.
• Flexibility and long hours may be required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Maintain and comply with safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system, replace motors and clean coils.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, electrical systems, and other equipment.
• Take required readings on equipment and record results.
• Test cooling towers; replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacles.
• Perform furniture and pump repairs; handle plumbing repairs as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Trace and repair water lines; troubleshoot kitchen equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure compliance with codes.
• Test and service pools and spas; perform painting and sheetrock work.
• Repair wall coverings and hotel electronic lock systems.
• Assist in supervising engineering staff and scheduling preventive tasks.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical systems

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school / college coursework

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineer, Level 2 to maintain the property in peak condition and minimize guest disruption. You will perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and system troubleshooting across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, 2+ years in a hotel maintenance setting, and strong communication. Flexibility for long hours and ability to read blueprints are essential.