Hotel Maintenance/Engineer

Magnolia St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia St. Louis is seeking a Second Shift Hotel Engineer to keep our guest experience running smoothly. You will maintain plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, carpentry, and general hotel systems, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and safety.

The role requires strong hands-on skills, ability to read blueprints or manuals, and the capability to work independently within the engineering team. You must communicate in English, perform math calculations, and adapt to changing priorities in

Qualifications

• English communication with guests and staff.
• Legible written communication.
• Compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Perform basic plumbing and HVAC techniques.
• Properly and safely use hand and power tools.
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision.
• Think clearly under pressure or emergencies.
• Adapt to priority changes of work flow.
• Work cohesively as a team member.
• Work in and around the public in a positive and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Must participate in the preventive maintenance program and be familiar with its purpose and machinery.
• Climb ladders, be in good physical condition, use all tools safely, and follow safety rules.
• Correct hazardous conditions hotel-wide and inspect as needed.
• Be a member of the Fire and Emergency Rescue Team and learn duties.
• Maintain housekeeping and cosmetics in areas supervised by Engineering.
• Participate in departmental problem solving teams.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Math calculations

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

HVAC knowledge

Job description

Overview

Join our team behind the scenes—where comfort meets craftsmanship. We’re hiring a Second Shift Hotel Engineer to keep our guest experience running smoothly!

Knowledge of and experience in building maintenance to include; plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry repairs, heating and air-conditioning operation and maintenance, knowledge of the proper use of hand and power tools.

Hourly Wage: $20-$25.00

Responsibilities

• Must participate in the preventive maintenance program and be completely familiar with its purpose and machinery involved.
• Must be able to climb ladders, be in good physical condition, use all tools in safe manner, and follow and promote company safety rules.
• Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for actual corrections of any hazardous conditions throughout the hotel. It is a good practice for maintenance mechanics to do their own inspections throughout the entire hotel and plan their activities based on them, report the findings to the Engineering Department.
• Maintenance mechanics are members of the Fire and Emergency Rescue Team; consequently they must learn their duties and responsibilities.
• Maintenance mechanics as well as the other members of the Engineering staff are responsible for housekeeping and cosmetics of all areas supervised by the Engineering Department.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in departmental problem solving teams

Qualifications

• Communicate in English with hotel guest, visitors and staff to their understanding
• Provide legible communication
• Compute mathematical calculations
• Perform basic plumbing and HVAC techniques
• Properly and safely use hand and power tools
• Perform job functions with minimal supervision
• Think clearly under high pressure or emergency situations
• Adapt to priority changes of work flow or requirements
• Work cohesively as a team member
• Work in and around the public in a positive and professional manner

Experience, Education, & Licensure:

• High School graduate or G.E.D. and vocational/technical background
• Valid Vehicle Operators License
• Trade school or apprenticeship in general maintenance
• 2+ years of hotel engineering/maintenance experience

Compensation

Base Pay Start Rate: $20.00 per hour/ Depending on experience/licensing