Hotel Maintenance Engineer - FT

Hyatt Regency; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Discounted room nights

Discounted employee parking

Gym access

Free meals

Discounted food & beverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis is seeking a skilled General Maintenance / Shift Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role maintains the functionality, safety, and appearance of guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, and back-of-house facilities, troubleshooting HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and life-safety systems to deliver exceptional service.

Join a collaborative hotel environment with benefits including a 401K, discounted room nights at Hyatt properties, staff parking, gym

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of building maintenance experience; hotel experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repair practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics (preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently.
• Professional communication and guest-service mindset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in tight or elevated spaces.
• Comfortable using ladders, hand tools, and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency repairs in guestrooms and public spaces
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units, thermostats, motors, and zone valves
• Complete plumbing repairs including toilets, sinks, tubs, and showers
• Perform electrical work including switches, sockets, ballasts, and lighting components
• Maintain and repair doors, locks, safes, and guestroom technology (TVs, phones, iHome units)
• Conduct preventive maintenance using a Windows based work order system
• Support fire/life safety systems including smoke detectors and panel monitoring
• Provide professional, timely communication with guests and internal teams

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical repair

Plumbing basics

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Guest-service mindset

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tool usage

Job description

Organization - Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

When you join Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, you join a global brand that celebrates individuality, empowers everyone to be their best and consistently provides unique experiences for our colleagues and guests. Part of our culture of care includes providing our guests with stress-free, affordable experiences that enhance their stay. We also care about our colleagues and provide a well-rounded benefits package to ensure you are supported from day one. You'll find support from your team by working in an environment where success is celebrated and hard work is rewarded.

Summary

We're looking for a skilled and motivated General Maintenance / Shift Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is responsible for maintaining the functionality, safety, and appearance of all guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, and back of house facilities. You'll troubleshoot and repair systems across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and life safety while delivering exceptional service to our guests and colleagues.

Compensation

Range: $21 - $28

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency repairs in guestrooms and public spaces
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units, thermostats, motors, and zone valves
• Complete plumbing repairs including toilets, sinks, tubs, and showers
• Perform electrical work including switches, sockets, ballasts, and lighting components
• Maintain and repair doors, locks, safes, and guestroom technology (TVs, phones, iHome units)
• Conduct preventive maintenance using a Windows based work order system
• Support fire/life safety systems including smoke detectors and panel monitoring
• Provide professional, timely communication with guests and internal teams

What you can expect

• Collaborative and team-driven environment with diverse industry experience.
• 401K with company match - eligible to contribute at 30 days of employment
• Discounted room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties upon hire
• Discounted employee parking ($5/day or $100/mo)
• Access to hotel gym (25,000 sq. ft.)
• Free meals in colleague cafeteria
• Discounted food & beverage from Prairie Kitchen and Bar and The Market (proudly serving Starbucks)
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays (eligibility and amount dependent on employment status)

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of building maintenance experience; hotel experience preferred
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repair practices
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics (preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work independently
• Professional communication and guest-service mindset
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in tight or elevated spaces
• Comfortable using ladders, hand tools, and power tools