Hotel Maintenance & Engineering Leader

JL Hospitality Management; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Company-paid life insurance

Hotel room discounts

Career growth and advancement

Leadership and professional mentoring

Employee discount programs for travel,

Hospitality-focused work environment

Job summary

JL Hospitality Management is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the Engineering/Maintenance department, ensuring the hotel's physical assets are safe, well-maintained, and efficient for guests and team members.

This hands-on leadership role requires proactive maintenance planning, strong troubleshooting, and active involvement in day-to-day operations while coordinating with hotel leadership for budgeting and capital planning.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel, commercial building, facilities, or property maintenance experience required.
• Previous supervisory or maintenance leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of general building maintenance and repair.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, painting, and general repair practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and building systems.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, safety information, maintenance documentation, and technical instructions.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, team members, leadership, vendors, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation of the hotel's Engineering/Maintenance department.
• Maintain the physical condition, functionality, safety, and appearance of the hotel, including guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, grounds, and building systems.
• Respond promptly to maintenance work orders, guest requests, and departmental needs, prioritizing issues based on urgency, safety, and guest impact.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other hotel equipment and systems within the scope of the position.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective preventive maintenance program for guestrooms, public areas, equipment, and building systems.

Job description

JL Hospitality Management is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the Engineering/Maintenance department, ensuring the hotel's physical assets are safe, well-maintained, and efficient for guests and team members.

This hands-on leadership role requires proactive maintenance planning, strong troubleshooting, and active involvement in day-to-day operations while coordinating with hotel leadership for budgeting and capital planning.