Maintenance Engineer

Kolter Hospitality; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kolter Hospitality is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of the hotel's maintenance department. The role focuses on repair, preventative maintenance, and timely responses to service requests to enhance guest experience.

You will work to maintain facilities, respond to emergencies, and uphold safety protocols across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks. Join a team committed to service excellence and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel maintenance and facilities operations.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance across mechanical, electrical, and structural systems.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and reporting protocols.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain facility building and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance across property (mechanical, electrical, painting, carpentry, plumbing).
• Respond to elevator breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Address engineering service requests courteously and efficiently.
• Keep work area clean and organized and secure tools after use.
• Assist in emergency response to protect guests and property.
• Follow lost and found procedures and report repairs needed.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical work

Carpentry

Plumbing

Emergency response

Tools

Maintenance tools

Elevator systems knowledge

Job description

Overview: A Kolter Hospitality Maintenance Engineer delivers service excellence and facilitates a positive guest experience while maintaining the overall operation of the maintenance department. This position is responsible for hotel maintenance including preventative maintenance and equipment repairs.

Performance Expectations

• Repair and maintain facility building and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance throughout the property such as mechanical, electrical, painting, carpentry and plumbing.
• Respond to elevator breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Respond and resolve engineering service requests in courteous, efficient manner.
• Maintain engineering work area in an orderly and clean fashion.
• Ensure all tools/equipment used are returned to the shop and/or secured in proper storage area.
• Assist in handling emergencies in order to protect our guests and team members and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency.
• Follow proper lost and found procedures for items left behind in a guest room.
• Report any items in need of repair.
• Follow all safety procedures while working.

Behavioral Expectations

• Be effective and innovative in handling and solving problems in the workplace.
• Remain positive and helpful while keeping a steady pace.
• Committed to the success and growth of the company.
• Act honorably, even when no one is watching.
• Eagerness to grow and/or develop within the company
• Passionately provide personalized guest service

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Veteran/Disability

Drug Free Workplace

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