Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Patrice & Associates/RYC Strategic Talent Acquisition; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Patrice & Associates/RYC Strategic Talent Acquisition is seeking a hands-on Hotel Maintenance Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Tallahassee, FL. The engineer will oversee daily maintenance, repair, and preventative care of the hotel's plant, guest rooms, and public areas.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in hotel maintenance, strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems, and can troubleshoot effectively while delivering guest-ready service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hotel or commercial building maintenance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building repairs.
• EPA Universal Certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification considered.
• Pool operator certification is a plus.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building systems.
• Respond quickly to guest room maintenance requests with minimal disruption.
• Conduct routine inspections of rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, and equipment.
• Maintain HVAC, boilers, pools, life-safety systems and other critical equipment.
• Identify safety hazards and maintenance issues before they impact guests or operations.
• Complete work orders accurately and on schedule using the maintenance system.
• Perform general repairs including painting, drywall, carpentry, fixtures, doors, and locks.
• Keep an organized inventory of tools, parts, and supplies.
• Support energy-management and cost-control initiatives.
• Assist with capital improvement and preventative maintenance projects.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule for emergency maintenance needs.
• Follow OSHA, brand, and safety requirements, including PPE and lockout/tagout.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing expertise

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Guest service mindset

Education

High school diploma

Trade school certificate

EPA Universal Certification

Tools

Blueprints

Equipment manuals

Job description

Relocation Assistance: Available for the right candidate

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a hands-on, dependable Hotel Maintenance Engineer to oversee the daily maintenance, repair, and preventative care of the hotel's physical plant, guest rooms, and public areas. This is a full-service hotel that is Green Certified and offers an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business center, and over 1,350 square feet of flexible meeting space.

The ideal candidate is a skilled problem solver with strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general building systems who takes pride in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and guest-ready property. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, guest satisfaction, safety, and overall property appearance.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of hotel maintenance engineering experience
• Must currently live in the Tallahassee market or be willing to relocate; relocation assistance available for the right candidate
• Demonstrated hands-on knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, and general building repairs
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting hotel operations and guest needs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building systems
• Respond quickly to guest room maintenance requests and resolve issues with minimal disruption to the guest experience
• Conduct routine inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, equipment, and building systems
• Maintain and monitor HVAC, boilers, pools, life-safety systems, and other critical equipment
• Identify and correct safety hazards, equipment deficiencies, and maintenance issues before they impact guests or operations
• Complete work orders accurately and on schedule using the property's maintenance management system
• Perform general repairs including painting, drywall, carpentry, fixtures, doors, locks, and other property improvements
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, parts, supplies, and equipment
• Support energy-management and cost-control initiatives
• Assist with capital improvement and preventative maintenance projects
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency maintenance needs
• Follow all OSHA, property, brand, and safety requirements, including proper PPE and lockout/tagout procedures

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• 3+ years of hotel or commercial building maintenance experience
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general repair
• EPA Universal Certification preferred; willingness to obtain certification considered
• Pool operator certification is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation
• Strong customer service skills and professional communication when interacting with guests
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations
• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school or technical certification preferred

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY

• Relocation assistance available
• Full-time, on-site position
• Opportunity to play a key role in the operational success and guest experience of a hotel property
• Stable environment with opportunities to grow your technical expertise and career