Hotel Maintenance Engineer: Preventive Care & Repairs

Avion Hospitality; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avion Hospitality is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to help operate, maintain, and repair hotel equipment. This role supports preventative maintenance programs and handles guest requests and various work orders. Tasks include carpentry, painting, plumbing, and related trades. May require driving a shuttle van as needed.

Ideal candidates have hotel experience, a high school diploma, and trade licenses. A valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR are required for property-specific needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
• Must have an acceptable MVR (Motor Vehicle Driving Record) property specific.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include: vinyl repair, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repairs, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, meeting rooms, the swimming pool and hot tub.
• Perform plumbing repair, laundry equipment repair, preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request.
• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk with findings.
• Perform other tasks/jobs as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Skills

Hotel experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade license preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry)

Job description

Avion Hospitality is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to help operate, maintain, and repair hotel equipment. This role supports preventative maintenance programs and handles guest requests and various work orders. Tasks include carpentry, painting, plumbing, and related trades. May require driving a shuttle van as needed.

Ideal candidates have hotel experience, a high school diploma, and trade licenses. A valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR are required for property-specific needs.