Hotel Preventive Maintenance Tech - Growth & Training

Meyer Jabara Hotels, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Meyer Jabara Hotels, LLC is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Technician at the Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport Hotel. The role focuses on proactive maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems to ensure safety, reliability, and guest comfort.

Experience with Hyatt BOB is preferred. Candidates should be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and collaborate with the Engineering team on capital projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a maintenance engineer, preferably in a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and mechanical systems.
• Experience with maintenance management software (Hyatt BOB a plus).
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Relevant certifications or technical training in mechanical, electrical, or facilities maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on hotel systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, elevators, kitchen equipment, and guest room appliances.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, and plumbing issues promptly.
• Implement and maintain preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment failures and emergency repairs.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to plan and execute capital improvement projects.
• Respond promptly to guest and staff maintenance requests, ensuring minimal disruption to hotel operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and environmental standards.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and supplies necessary for preventive and corrective maintenance tasks.
• Provide guidance and training to junior engineering staff, as needed.
• Utilize maintenance management systems, such as Hyatt BOB, to track work orders and generate reports.

Skills

Maintenance Engineer

HVAC Systems

Electrical Skills

Plumbing Skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical training in mechanical/electrical facilities maintenance

Tools

Hyatt BOB platform

Job description

Meyer Jabara Hotels, LLC is seeking a Preventive Maintenance Technician at the Hyatt Place Flushing/LaGuardia Airport Hotel. The role focuses on proactive maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems to ensure safety, reliability, and guest comfort.

Experience with Hyatt BOB is preferred. Candidates should be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and collaborate with the Engineering team on capital projects.