Hotel Maintenance Engineer: Keep Guest Rooms & Systems

PEG Companies, Inc.; Scottsdale, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee daily maintenance of the hotel and its guest rooms and public areas. You will perform routine and preventative work, respond to maintenance requests, and ensure systems such as electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and life-safety remain up to standard.

The role requires 1–2 years in hotel or multi-unit environment, experience in general trades, and ability to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in general trades such as light plumbing, minor electrical, painting, drywall, and general repairs.
• Ability to work a varied schedule as necessary to address property emergencies
• 1-2 years' experience in a hotel, multi-unit residential or commercial building environment
• Certified Pool Operator certification is desired
• Basic computing and MS Office knowledge to complete work orders and maintain logs
• Written and verbal skills needed to complete job responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day routine and preventative maintenance within the hotel rooms and public areas.
• Respond promptly to maintenance calls from guests or other departments.
• Address guest requests and resolve matters to the guest’s satisfaction.
• Prioritize maintenance issues and attend to breakdowns on priority.
• Perform maintenance in guest rooms and public areas including electrical, plumbing and HVAC basics.
• Monitor fire alarm and life-safety systems and respond to emergencies.
• Operate electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and water systems and perform basic repairs.
• Communicate with departments and provide information and assistance.
• Check, assign and close maintenance requests using hotel PMS or other software.
• Perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Train and instruct staff on maintenance tasks.
• Maintain exterior upkeep to present a welcoming facility.
• Adhere to safety protocols and OSHA standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Skills

General trades

Light plumbing

Minor electrical

Painting

Drywall

General repairs

Customer service

Tools

MS Office

PMS software

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the engineering and maintenance operations within the?hotel, including general property maintenance, are working properly and up to the hotel's operating standards. They will also keep all equipment in good repair and providing day-to-day maintenance support to the hotel. Additionally, work towards and support the improvement of engineering service to?guests, other departments and co-workers.

• Perform day-to-day routine and preventative maintenance within the hotel rooms and?public areas.
• Respond promptly and efficiently to any maintenance calls that arise either from the guest or other departments.
• Respond courteously and promptly to?guest requests?and resolve matters to the guest’s satisfaction.
• Ability to prioritize the maintenance issues e.g.: to attend the breakdown of plant and machinery on priority.
• Perform maintenance activities in the guest rooms and public areas including minor electrical equipment, plumbing and air conditioning.
• Monitor?fire?Alarm / Life?Safety?System systems as necessary, to be fully informed of the system operation and how to handle?emergencies?involving the systems.
• Understand and operate electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and water systems. Be able to test, troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on systems.
• Communicate?with different departments and provide them with information and assistance.
• Check for and assign new maintenance requests, inspect work when complete and release room back to service using hotel PMS or other software.
• Perform preventative maintenance in guest rooms and common areas as scheduled to ensure all equipment is maintained to the required standard.
• Maintain all tools, equipment, and working areas in good condition.
• Train and instruct other members of the staff through sharing knowledge and skills.
• Perform general maintenance and upkeep of the exterior of the facility to ensure it is inviting and welcoming to guests.
• Adhere to all property safety protocols and OSHA Safety Standards.
• Maintain professionalism with coworkers and residents while working in and around the community.?
• Other duties may be assigned by management

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience in general trades such as light plumbing, minor electrical, painting, drywall, and general repairs.
• Ability to work a varied schedule as necessary to address any property emergencies
• Certified Pool Operator certification is desired
• Basic computing and MS office knowledge to complete workorders and maintain expense reporting and maintenance logs.
• Written and verbal skills needed to complete job responsibilities
• 1-2 years' experience in a hotel, multi-unit residential or commercial building environment

Physical Requirements:

• Must tolerate prolonged periods of standing, walking; occasional kneeling, bending, stooping, and climbing stairs or ladders.
• Some locations may require the ability to work in inclement weather conditions. e.g. clearing snow & ice or working outdoors in extreme heat.
• Must tolerate exposure to cleaning solutions.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds as needed.