Hotel Engineering & Maintenance Assistant

Hotel Equities

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 34,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Cell Phone Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Career Growth Opportunities & Lead

Hotel discounts

Employee Referral Program

Life Insurance

FSA

Paid Parental Leave

Exclusive Discounts

Job summary

Hotel Equities, a multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company, seeks a dependable Maintenance Tech/Houseman to join our team in Kansas City. You will support hotel operations by performing routine repairs, preventative maintenance, and essential tasks to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for guests and associates.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong customer service, and the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Driver's license with clean MVR.
Experience in hotel maintenance, engineering, facilities, or general building maintenance preferred.
Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general repair practices.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve routine maintenance issues.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Ability to safely use basic hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Knowledge of Purchase Orders and Purchasing Processes

Responsibilities

Handle routine maintenance in public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of house spaces, pool, and grounds as needed.
Maintain rooms in optimal operating condition by performing repairs as needed.
Understand the room preventative maintenance program and handle projects as assigned.
Provide administrative support to the Engineering Department
Ensure Work Orders are distributed to appropriate team members and give updates to departments
Replace or repair damaged bathroom fixtures and execute general plumbing as needed
Maintain the overall appearance of the room; replace broken mirrors, hang fixtures, do touch up painting, etc.
Troubleshoot rooms heating/ventilating/air conditioning systems
Use both power and hand tools regularly in a safe, efficient manner
Perform preventative maintenance throughout other areas of the hotel including front of house, interior and exterior
Maintain the condition of hotel lobbies and restaurants; repair furniture and decorations
Repair carpet, marble and tile
Repair and maintain kitchen and laundry/housekeeping equipment; repair/replace windows and mirrors
Maintain exterior of building and grounds as necessary
Attend schools or seminars to stay current on proper techniques
May perform routine pool operations (CPO certification required)
Maintain operating equipment by performing routine checks and repairs
Maintain cleanliness of own work area
Familiar with hotel safety systems; take corrective action on issues affecting safety or operations
Report hazards or injuries and take action to correct
Contribute to hotel preparedness during fire emergencies by joining the fire team
Handle master keys per company standards for safety and security