Maintenance Engineer

Hotel Leveque; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking hotel as a Maintenance Engineer, where your expertise will ensure the functionality and safety of the hotel facilities. This role involves proactive maintenance, addressing guest concerns, and performing essential repairs to enhance the guest experience. With a focus on professionalism and safety, you will work closely with various departments to maintain high standards. This innovative company values its employees, providing opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about maintenance and customer service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel.
• High School diploma required; certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and routine maintenance on building systems.
• Complete repairs including plumbing, painting, and electrical work.
• Communicate effectively with hotel departments and guests.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Electrical certification

Plumbing certification

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

make a world of difference with the simple words, "it's fixed!"

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• 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.