Hotel Maintenance Engineer — Hands-On, Free Parking

hriproperties; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee parking

Job summary

HRiProperties in New Orleans seeks a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house spaces in our Central Business District hotel.

You will troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical issues, handle work orders, assist with cosmetic repairs, and uphold safety standards while delivering clean, efficient service.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks 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.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and company procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by engineering leadership.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical systems

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC/electrical/plumbing trade training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

HRiProperties in New Orleans seeks a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house spaces in our Central Business District hotel.

You will troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical and mechanical issues, handle work orders, assist with cosmetic repairs, and uphold safety standards while delivering clean, efficient service.