Hotel Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Hyat; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyat in Wichita, KS seeks a General Maintenance Engineer to ensure hotel systems, equipment, and facilities operate at peak efficiency and to dispatch to assignments coordinated by the Director of Engineering.

The role requires basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical trades, strong English communication, and the ability to perform preventive maintenance and respond to maintenance calls.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, or finishing trades.
• Basic computer skills and math skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with team members at all levels.
• Knowledge of the proper operation of hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English fluency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Math skills

Tools knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand & power tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Hyat in Wichita, KS seeks a General Maintenance Engineer to ensure hotel systems, equipment, and facilities operate at peak efficiency and to dispatch to assignments coordinated by the Director of Engineering.

The role requires basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical trades, strong English communication, and the ability to perform preventive maintenance and respond to maintenance calls.