Maintenance Engineer

First Hospitality; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from day 1

PTO from day 1

Holiday pay from day 1

401(k) after 30 days

Hotel/travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

First Hospitality, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to proactively upkeep hotel facilities, systems, and equipment while addressing guest needs promptly. You will perform routine maintenance, repairs, and safety checks across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks.

The role requires 2+ years in maintenance, a high school diploma, and preferred electrical/plumbing certifications. Strong communication and adherence to safety are essential, with opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in hotel or similar facility.
• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain building systems, equipment, and structure.
• Complete grounds and custodial work as needed.
• Use power tools safely following guidelines.
• Perform building, equipment, or room repairs (plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, electrical).
• Prioritize repairs that impact guest experience.
• Communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely responses.
• Listen to guests and address concerns, notifying other departments when needed.
• Maintain professionalism aligned with hotel brand.
• Know hotel emergency procedures and assist during emergencies.
• Balance and log house bank transactions if applicable.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comm.

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Electrical/plumbing certification preferred

Job description

What's in it for you…

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job...

Maintenance Engineers perform an instrumental role in the overall functionality of the hotel facility and system operation. Engineers tackle routine challenges, preventative maintenance, and respond to guest needs when something isn’t working as it should. The primary responsibility of a Maintenance Engineer is proactive upkeep of equipment and systems, proper and adequate repair of building and equipment, safe use of tools and other power equipment, and support of guest and operational needs.

What you'll be doing...

• Proactively maintain the physical building structure, building systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance
• Complete grounds and custodial work as needed or assigned
• Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure safety of self and others
• Complete needed or assigned building, equipment, or room repairs including but not limited to plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work.
• Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests.
• Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely response and completion of maintenance needs.
• Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, notify other departments and act on guests concerns.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests or hotel operations in emergencies.
• If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Requirements...

Experience & Education:

• 2+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required
• Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license may be required

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and pivot frequently through workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 75 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Source: Hospitality Online