Hotel Maintenance Engineer - HVAC, Plumbing & Systems

Highgate Hotels, LP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineer for The Elser Hotel & Residences in Downtown Miami. The role focuses on maintaining the property’s systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring guest comfort and safety.

The Engineer, Level 2 will diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment, read blueprints, and maintain maintenance records while complying with codes and standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of experience in a hotel or related field.
• At least two years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or College course work in related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all levels of employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a service-oriented manner.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical, etc.).
• Take required readings on equipment.
• Test cooling tower and record readings.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace light switches, sockets, bulbs and fixtures.
• Perform furniture repair.
• Replace and repair pumps.
• Perform plumbing repairs (clogged drains, copper pipe, etc.).
• Read and understand blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Trace and repair water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
• Paint designated areas.
• Repair and finish sheet rock.
• Repair wall coverings.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.
• Assist in supervising other engineering staff members.
• Assist in scheduling preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Maintenance skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school preferred

College coursework in related field preferred

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineer for The Elser Hotel & Residences in Downtown Miami. The role focuses on maintaining the property’s systems, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring guest comfort and safety.

The Engineer, Level 2 will diagnose and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment, read blueprints, and maintain maintenance records while complying with codes and standards.