Hotel Maintenance Engineer - Day-1 Benefits & Growth

Hotel Leveque; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance from Day 1

Paid time off

Holiday pay from Day 1

Hotel discounts

Professional development

Job summary

First Hospitality seeks a Maintenance Engineer to uphold hotel systems and equipment, performing preventative maintenance and urgent repairs to ensure guest comfort. The role requires weekend work, with a schedule of Saturday to Wednesday and Thursdays and Fridays off, within our Milwaukee facility.

Join a team delivering modern service with historic charm at Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown. You will support guest satisfaction through reliable upkeep and safety-compliant operations.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility.
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required
• Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license may be required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain the physical building structure, building systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance
• Complete grounds and custodial work as needed or assigned
• Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure safety of self and others
• Complete needed or assigned building, equipment, or room repairs including but not limited to plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work.
• Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests.
• Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely response and completion of maintenance needs.
• Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, notify other departments and act on guests concerns.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests or hotel operations in emergencies.
• If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electrical or plumbing certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

First Hospitality seeks a Maintenance Engineer to uphold hotel systems and equipment, performing preventative maintenance and urgent repairs to ensure guest comfort. The role requires weekend work, with a schedule of Saturday to Wednesday and Thursdays and Fridays off, within our Milwaukee facility.

Join a team delivering modern service with historic charm at Hilton Garden Inn Milwaukee Downtown. You will support guest satisfaction through reliable upkeep and safety-compliant operations.