Maintenance Eng I

Sage Hospitality Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Logan Hotel, part of Sage Hospitality Group in Philadelphia, seeks a maintenance engineer to carry a portable radio, stay in communication with base, respond to engineering service calls, and maintain hotel equipment safely and efficiently.

You will perform preventive maintenance on kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms; respond to emergencies; make rounds; keep logs; and document parts used. Prior experience in a similar role is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade courses in building maintenance.
• At least 6 months experience in a similar position.
• Ability to operate HVAC, electrical and plumbing equipment.
• Ability to drive company vehicle and snow removal equipment.
• Strong logs/records keeping and teamwork; ability to make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all hotel equipment (kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, guest rooms).
• Monitor engineering functions when full staff is not available; respond to emergencies including fire alarms and power failures.
• Make rounds to ensure everything is in working order.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas.
• Complete work orders, take readings, maintain logs and document parts used/purchased.
• Handle elevator breakdowns.
• Maintain records of Preventive Maintenance and Request Program.
• Complete daily work orders timely.
• Report unsafe conditions to leadership.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Repair work

Construction

Renovation

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school courses in building maintenance

Special courses in construction/maintenance

Job description

Why us?

Philadelphia is where American independence first took root—a bold, vibrant spirit that still defines the city today. At the center of it all is Logan Square, home to the Logan Hotel, a destination that blends lively urban energy with curated luxury.

With its striking art collection, refined service, and bespoke experiences tailored to every guest, the Logan Hotel offers an unparalleled journey into elegance and sophistication.

Our associates play a vital role in bringing this experience to life. They anticipate guest needs, create personalized moments, and support one another to deliver exceptional hospitality every day.

If you have a passion for hospitality, a mindset driven by service, and a desire to make a difference in the lives of others, The Logan Hotel may be the perfect place for you.

Job Overview

Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e. weekends and evenings). Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift. Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
• Handle elevator breakdowns.
• Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and Request Program.
• Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.
• Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.

Experience

A minimum of 6 months successful experience in equal or similar position.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to maintain logs and records.
• Requires a professional presentation and an ability to work in a team atmosphere and to make independent decisions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, guests.
• Ability to inspect, maintain equipment.
• Ability to respond on portable radio to base station, guests.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required frequently to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.
• Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
• 100% mobility required -must respond quickly to emergency. Potential continuous standing may be required.
• Climbing stairs of approximately 90 steps 20% of 8 hours. Climbing ladders of approximately 8 feet 10% of 8 hours.
• Driving -sometimes necessary to drive company pick-up truck/snow plow approximately 10% of time, unless snow emergency, then 100% of time.

Environment

Indoor exposure to both stable and extreme variance of hot and cold temperatures. Outside exposure to all weather elements and extreme fluctuations of temperature. Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.