Hotel Maintenance Engineer — Guest-Focused Repairs

HRI Hospitality; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee parking

Job summary

Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown, part of HRI Hospitality, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.

You will troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical issues, complete work orders and PM tasks, and support projects and events, contributing to guest satisfaction with timely, high-quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related trades preferred.
• Prior maintenance or engineering experience in hotel, resort, or commercial building preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance in guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and hotel staff.
• Complete work orders, PM tasks, and repair logs in the work order system.
• Assist with painting, carpentry, caulking, and other cosmetic repairs.
• Inspect guest rooms for proper functionality of lights, outlets, AC units, fixtures, and appliances.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the engineering shop and mechanical areas.
• Support setup for special projects, events, or furniture movements when needed.
• Monitor and report equipment issues requiring advanced repair or vendor support.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical repairs

Job description

Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown, part of HRI Hospitality, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.

You will troubleshoot HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical issues, complete work orders and PM tasks, and support projects and events, contributing to guest satisfaction with timely, high-quality service.