Hotel Maintenance Engineer – HVAC, Electrical & Safety

Watt-Hotel; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Watt-Hotel is seeking a skilled Hotel Engineer to perform general maintenance, plumbing and electrical work, and to ensure safety standards across the property. This role supports preventative maintenance, guest room PM, and quick response to guest requests.

Strong knowledge of HVAC, safety regulations, and building systems is essential. The ideal candidate has at least two years of hotel maintenance experience, some certification in HVAC or plumbing, and the ability to follow logbooks and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or trade school in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of hotel maintenance experience.
• Hilton brand experience is a plus.
• Experience in technology maintenance is required; cleaning experience is a plus.
• Apprenticeship under a pro maintenance technician is a plus.
• HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plumbing and electrical systems and replace worn parts.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and log all work.
• Respond to life safety issues (alarms, door locks, detectors).
• Replace or repair TVs, door locks, IT systems, and related programs.
• PM guest rooms daily and handle guest requests during shifts.
• Complete painting of rooms and public spaces as directed.
• Keep public, internal, storage areas, and parking lots clean.
• Assist other departments with moving furniture and stocking supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical work

Plumbing

HVAC systems

Fire & safety

Technology maintenance

Diligence in logs

Education

High school diploma or trade school

Tools

HVAC Certification

Job description

Watt-Hotel is seeking a skilled Hotel Engineer to perform general maintenance, plumbing and electrical work, and to ensure safety standards across the property. This role supports preventative maintenance, guest room PM, and quick response to guest requests.

Strong knowledge of HVAC, safety regulations, and building systems is essential. The ideal candidate has at least two years of hotel maintenance experience, some certification in HVAC or plumbing, and the ability to follow logbooks and