Maintenance Engineer

Compton; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Compton is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to keep our hotel safe, functional, and well maintained. You will perform repairs from carpentry to HVAC, respond to requests promptly, and document work for seamless operations in guest and back-of-house areas.

We value craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork as you help create a welcoming environment for guests and colleagues alike. This full-time, on-site role offers opportunities for hands-on contributions and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; trade school or specialized courses in building maintenance preferred.
• At least 2 years of experience in building maintenance, repair, or construction.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform carpentry, repair, renovation, and painting work.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Problem-solver with pride in craftsmanship and safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical functionality and safety of the hotel, including guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas.
• Respond to guest requests and team member work orders, diagnosing and repairing issues efficiently.
• Perform maintenance tasks in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, painting, and masonry.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify preventive maintenance needs.
• Document repairs and escalation of unresolved issues for additional support.
• Uphold professionalism and consistency in every task to ensure a well-functioning and welcoming property.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Carpentry

Maintenance troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school / building maintenance courses

Job description

Behind every seamless stay is a team that keeps the heart of the hotel running. As an Maintenance Engineer at The Compton, you'll help ensure our building is safe, functional, and well cared for—so our guests can focus on enjoying their time in the Ozarks. From small repairs to preventive maintenance, your work will help create an environment that feels comfortable, secure, and thoughtfully maintained.

What You'll Do

• Maintain the physical functionality and safety of the hotel, including guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas.

• Respond promptly to guest requests and team member work orders, diagnosing and repairing issues efficiently.

• Perform maintenance tasks in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, painting, and masonry.

• Conduct regular inspections to identify preventive maintenance needs.

• Document repairs and escalation unresolved issues for additional support.

• Uphold professionalism and consistency in every task, ensuring a well-functioning and welcoming property.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade school or specialized courses in building maintenance preferred.

• At least 2 years of experience in building maintenance, repair, or construction.

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• Ability to perform carpentry, repair, renovation, and painting work.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.

• A problem-solver with pride in craftsmanship and a focus on safety.

Why The Compton

We believe in taking care of the details—seen and unseen—that shape every guest experience. As part of our engineering team, you'll keep our spaces running smoothly and safely, ensuring guests feel at home and team members can do their best work.

Job Type: Full-Time Non-Exempt

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

About The Company

Practice Hospitality manages hotels differently. A growing company with opportunities for advancement, we infuse hotels with style, spirit, and soul. We inspire, innovate and advocate. We deliver results and do well by our owners because we respect the individuality that we all bring to the table, the connectedness of our world and the impact we have on our community.

We are looking for someone who thinks big because, at Practice Hospitality, we value creativity, emotional intelligence, problem solving and innovation. This is an opportunity to be an integral part of a team that supports one another, is empowered, and holds themselves accountable. If you bring your A game every day and pursue excellence with tenacity, we want to invest in your professional and personal growth. But, more than anything, we are looking for good humans who care; about our guests, each other and making every moment together enriching, fulfilling and fun.