Hotel Maintenance & Engineering Technician - Guest-Focused

TKO EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DELAWARE LLC; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Other Supplemental Benefits

Employer Matched 401K

Hotel Room Discounts across multiple品牌

Enhanced paid vacation, sick time and

Job summary

Hyatt Place Newark/Main Street is seeking a Maintenance & Engineering Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs across the hotel, guestrooms, and grounds. You will respond to maintenance requests, conduct routine inspections, and support safety and brand standards while delivering excellent guest service.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of handling electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance tasks in a fast-paced hospitality

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; trade school coursework, vocational training, or certifications in a related field preferred.
• Previous hotel, facilities, apartment, commercial, or residential maintenance experience, or equivalent technical training, required.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, drywall, carpentry, and general building maintenance preferred.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other maintenance equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact professionally with guests, team members, and vendors while providing excellent customer service.
• Work schedule varies and may include working holidays, weekends, alternate shifts, and responding to emergency maintenance situations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete work orders related to guest rooms, public areas, equipment, and facility repairs.
• Paint and maintain designated hotel areas, guest rooms, furnishings, and equipment to ensure a professional appearance and compliance with brand standards.
• Replace and repair basic electrical fixtures, light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and lighting fixtures while adhering to safety standards.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs and maintenance, including troubleshooting leaks, unclogging drains, and replacing plumbing fixtures as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections of guest rooms, public spaces, building systems, and hotel grounds to identify maintenance needs and ensure property standards are maintained.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest and team member maintenance requests, completing work orders in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Maintain the property's curb appeal, including snow removal, lawn care, gardening, exterior cleanliness, and trash removal.
• Maintain maintenance logs, preventative maintenance records, and inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment as required.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment, and comply with all MSDS, OSHA, and company safety standards.
• Ensure maintenance work areas, workshops, storage rooms, and equipment are clean, organized, and secure.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school coursework or certifications

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Hyatt Place Newark/Main Street is seeking a Maintenance & Engineering Technician to perform preventative maintenance and repairs across the hotel, guestrooms, and grounds. You will respond to maintenance requests, conduct routine inspections, and support safety and brand standards while delivering excellent guest service.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of handling electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general building maintenance tasks in a fast-paced hospitality