Hotel Mechanical Engineer — HVAC & Kitchen Systems

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 49,000

Full time

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

A complete application in a minute

Tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Free/discounted room nights

Friends & family rates

Discounts on food and beverage

Tech discounts

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs

Complimentary meals

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation invites applications for a Mechanical Engineer to oversee the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of hotel mechanical systems across guestrooms, venues, kitchens, and public areas. You will perform preventive and corrective tasks, troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and commercial kitchen equipment, and coordinate with vendors.

The role requires hands-on technical ability, a customer-service mindset, and flexibility for varying shifts, including

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years experience in hotel engineering or related field.
Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, and basic electrical troubleshooting.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment and identify root causes.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other equipment.
Strong customer-service and communication skills.
Independent worker while also functioning as part of a team.
Prioritize multiple work orders and respond to emergencies.
Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, evenings, overnights.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment; may work in confined spaces.
Experience in full-service hotels or large facilities.
Experience with commercial kitchen and food-service equipment.
Trade certification in HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical
Experience with boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, BAS, and commercial refrigeration.
Knowledge of kitchen gas, electrical, refrigeration systems.
Experience using CMMS.
Familiarity with preventive-maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on hotel mechanical systems and equipment.
Inspect and maintain HVAC systems including air-handling units and pumps.
Maintain plumbing systems including fixtures and hot-water systems.
Troubleshoot walk-in and reach-in refrigeration equipment.
Maintain commercial kitchen equipment such as ovens, ranges, fryers, grills, steamers, and dishwashers.
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, gas, and control components.
Respond to engineering work orders from guestrooms, restaurants, and events.
Diagnose equipment failures and determine repair solutions or outside vendor needs.
Maintain records of work performed and parts used.
Inspect mechanical rooms and equipment areas to identify maintenance needs.
Monitor equipment operation to improve reliability and energy efficiency.
Maintain inventory of commonly used mechanical and kitchen parts.
Coordinate with contractors and service vendors as directed by leadership.
Keep mechanical rooms and workspaces clean and safe.
Follow safety policies, OSHA requirements, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Assist with emergency response and peak-period operations.
Communicate issues and recommendations to Engineering leadership.