Hotel Maintenance Engineer: 24/7 Repairs & Guest Safety

DoubleTree by Hilton; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria seeks a Maintenance Engineer I to perform preventive maintenance, respond to service calls, and support hotel operations. The role requires handling HVAC, electrical, and plumbing tasks, as well as carpentry and general repairs to maintain guest comfort.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, coordinating with security and engineering, and ensuring safety and compliance across hotel facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent; trade school courses in maintenance are a plus.
• Able to perform basic repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks.
• Willingness to drive and operate equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and safely.
• Perform preventive maintenance on hotel equipment (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler, etc.).
• Monitor building systems when full staff is unavailable (evening/weekends).
• Respond to emergencies (fire alarms, power failures) and coordinate with authorities.

Skills

Painting

Wallpapering

Carpentry

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

HVAC basics

Life safety

Tool handling

Radio comms

Education

High school diploma

Trade school training

Tools

Portable radio

Hand tools

Power tools

Key machine

Various machinery

Job description

DoubleTree Dallas Near the Galleria seeks a Maintenance Engineer I to perform preventive maintenance, respond to service calls, and support hotel operations. The role requires handling HVAC, electrical, and plumbing tasks, as well as carpentry and general repairs to maintain guest comfort.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, coordinating with security and engineering, and ensuring safety and compliance across hotel facilities.