Hotel Maintenance Engineer — Preventive Care & Repairs

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin is seeking a dependable Hotel Engineer to keep our 284-suite property safe, comfortable, and welcoming for guests and colleagues.

You will perform preventive maintenance, handle repairs across guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, kitchens, and laundry facilities, and support life-safety inspections while working with the Engineering team to minimize guest disruptions. A strong guest-focused mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• A minimum of two years of building maintenance experience.
• Previous hotel or hospitality maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical equipment and building maintenance.
• Experience with drywall repair, painting and basic carpentry.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and guest-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to guest and department maintenance requests.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections of guest rooms, equipment, and building systems.
• Troubleshoot and complete general plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC repairs within training scope.
• Inspect equipment and report safety concerns or needs for contractors.
• Complete drywall repairs, patching, texturing, painting, and finishing.
• Prepare and paint walls, ceilings, furniture and other surfaces.
• Match paint colors and maintain consistent appearance hotel-wide.
• Repair wall coverings, tile, grout, caulking, and building finishes.
• Perform basic carpentry and maintain wood surfaces.
• Assist with maintenance of kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Support inspections and maintenance of life-safety systems.
• Read and follow equipment manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Record completed work and maintenance needs using the hotel’s tracking system.
• Keep tools, supplies, storage areas, and workspaces organized.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.
• Communicate with Engineering and other departments to minimize disruptions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Building maintenance

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Troubleshooting

Guest-focused

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Work orders

Tools

Maintenance tracking system

Job description

Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin is seeking a dependable Hotel Engineer to keep our 284-suite property safe, comfortable, and welcoming for guests and colleagues.

You will perform preventive maintenance, handle repairs across guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, kitchens, and laundry facilities, and support life-safety inspections while working with the Engineering team to minimize guest disruptions. A strong guest-focused mindset is essential.