Hotel Maintenance Engineer: Proactive Upkeep & Repairs

Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection by Hilton; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Indiana is seeking a Maintenance Engineer responsible for proactive upkeep of building systems and equipment to ensure guest comfort and safe operations. You will tackle routine maintenance, respond to issues, and coordinate with hotel departments to keep facilities running smoothly.

The role requires 2+ years of hotel maintenance experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and electrical/plumbing certifications preferred; a driver’s license

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in hotel or similar facility
• High School diploma or equivalency
• Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred
• Valid driver's license may be required

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain the physical building structure, building systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance
• Complete grounds and custodial work as needed or assigned
• Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure safety of self and others
• Complete needed or assigned building, equipment, or room repairs including but not limited to plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work.
• Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests
• Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely response and completion of maintenance needs
• Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, notify other departments and act on guests concerns
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations
• Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests or hotel operations in emergencies
• If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electrical/Plumbing certification (preferred)

Job description

Hotel Elkhart, Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Indiana is seeking a Maintenance Engineer responsible for proactive upkeep of building systems and equipment to ensure guest comfort and safe operations. You will tackle routine maintenance, respond to issues, and coordinate with hotel departments to keep facilities running smoothly.

The role requires 2+ years of hotel maintenance experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and electrical/plumbing certifications preferred; a driver’s license