Hotel Maintenance Engineer II – Multiskilled & Guest-Focused

Highgate; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels in Windsor, CT is seeking a Level 2 Engineer responsible for keeping the property in peak condition with minimal guest disruption. You will perform HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, read blueprints, and maintain safety and compliance records across all facilities.

The role requires physical endurance, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced hotel environment. Regular attendance and collaboration with maintenance staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or one year of experience in a hotel or related field required.
• At least two years of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or College coursework in related field preferred.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - lifting up to 100+ pounds occasionally and 50+ pounds frequently.
• Must communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees and guests.
• Must multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Maintain regular attendance as per Highgate Hotel Standards.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment (boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical, etc.).
• Take required readings on equipment and test cooling towers.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Perform furniture repair and plumbing repairs.
• Understand and read blueprints and wiring diagrams; trace and repair water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment; maintain 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 and wall coverings; repair hotel electronic lock system.
• Assist in supervising other engineering staff and scheduling preventive maintenance.

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Team-oriented attitude

Attendance reliability

Service orientation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school/college coursework preferred

Tools

HVAC equipment

Boilers

Chillers

Electrical systems

Blueprints and wiring diagrams

Pool and spa maintenance

Job description

Highgate Hotels in Windsor, CT is seeking a Level 2 Engineer responsible for keeping the property in peak condition with minimal guest disruption. You will perform HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, read blueprints, and maintain safety and compliance records across all facilities.

The role requires physical endurance, strong communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced hotel environment. Regular attendance and collaboration with maintenance staff are essential.