Maintenance/Engineer

Holiday Inn Newark International Airport; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union environment

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Holiday Inn Newark International Airport is seeking a Hotel Engineer/Maintenance Technician to maintain facilities and equipment in excellent working condition. The role supports guest experience with a safe, comfortable environment and a unionized setting.

The position requires availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, with duties spanning carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, and general upkeep. Experience preferred; certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Good communication with guests and team members.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest calls and team member work orders in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Diagnose and repair non-functioning machinery and equipment.
• Perform a variety of repair tasks: carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, HVAC maintenance, masonry.
• Maintain and update preventive maintenance programs and records.
• Be familiar with hotel emergency procedures and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Multitasking

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Trade or vocational education

Job description

The Hotel Engineer/Maintenance Technician ensures that all hotel facilities and equipment are maintained in excellent working conditions. This position responds promptly to maintenance requests and supports the overall guest experience by ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. Union environment

We are a drug-free workplace and participate in E-Verify.

What you will be doing

Roles and Responsibilities: This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to guest calls and team member work orders in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
• Diagnose and repair non-functioning machinery and equipment.
• Perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks, including:
• Carpentry
• Plumbing
• Electrical work
• Painting
• HVAC maintenance
• Masonry
• Conduct routine inspections and perform preventive maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of completed repairs and report items requiring further attention.
• Maintain and update the Guest Room Preventive Maintenance Program.
• Be knowledgeable of hotel emergency procedures, including the location of all emergency shut-offs.
• Respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations.

Requirements: Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules (including Holidays and weekends) to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.

• Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills with guests and team members
• Previous hotel engineering experience a plus
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
• Flexible availability
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
• Ability to operate heavy machinery
• Licenses and certifications are a plus

Qualification Standards:

• Education: Degree a plus. Combination of vocational education, apprenticeship, in-plant training, or on-the-job training required.