Maintenance Engineer

Embassy Suites Nashville at Vanderbilt Hilton; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a maintenance worker in Nashville, TN to ensure guest rooms and public areas are in good repair. Responsibilities include performing repairs on electrical and plumbing fixtures, maintaining supply inventory, and assisting in preventive maintenance programs. Ideal candidates should have basic skills in multiple trades, effective communication in English, and a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. This role offers the chance to contribute to an attractive and well-maintained hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various maintenance trades including electrical and plumbing.
• Basic experience in maintenance trades is necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections in guest rooms and public spaces for maintenance needs.
• Repair or replace faulty electrical and plumbing equipment.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed for repairs.

Skills

Knowledge of maintenance trades

Basic mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of basic hand and power tools

Basic English communication skills

Education

High School graduate or equivalent preferred

Job description

Maintains the guest rooms, public space and back of the house areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and masonry to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Inspect guest rooms, public space and back of the house for areas to repair, touch up or replace.
• Repairs, or replace items such as light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall coverings, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous items.
• Assists other department team members in the systematic application of the preventive maintenance program.
• Makes records of repairs made, or areas needing further attention.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

• In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the company.
• Maintains inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.
• Reports major repairs and items that cannot be repaired to the dispatcher for further action and if necessary, place a room out of order.
• Due to the nature of the business the individual may be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor, such as water proofing, shop clean up and labeling of hazardous materials.

OTHER DUTIES

Assimilate into The Hilton Family PRIDE/CARE culture through understanding, supporting and participating in all elements of PRIDE/CARE. Demonstrate working knowledge of the service standards.

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Hilton from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required when performing work duties that may have the potential of risk to your health or safety. The hotel will provide the required PPE. Team members will be trained in the proper use and care of any assigned PPE. It is your responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE, or equipment that does not fit properly, to your Manager.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation.

• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
• Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Basic English language communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with coworkers fully comprehend job assignments and perform accurate simple arithmetic functions.

QUALIFICATION STANDARD/EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.