Maintenance engineer

remingtonhotelscareers; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Remington Hotels is seeking a skilled hotel maintenance engineer to respond to service requests, diagnose issues, and complete repairs with a guest-focused approach. You will coordinate with electricians, carpenters, painters, and night engineers to ensure on-time completion of repairs, alterations, and new installations.

The role requires HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems knowledge, with vocational training or an associate degree and applicable certification or apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• HVAC, electrical, plumbing and building systems knowledge required.
• Vocational training or associate degree with relevant certification.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and parts breakdown.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service calls within 30 minutes of receipt.
• Troubleshoot defects and take corrective action for guest-related issues or urgent repairs.
• Follow procedures for repair, maintenance, alteration and installation work.
• Comply with codes and regulations at all levels.
• Coordinate with electricians, carpenters, painters and night engineers on jobs.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Building construction

Education

Vocational training

Associate's degree

Certification/Apprenticeship

Job description

What you will be doing

• Respond to all service calls within half hour from time call is received.
• Determine defects, troubleshoot malfunctions, take immediate necessary corrective action if guest related/top priority or scheduled for completion within 2 days and record same on the departmental work order form.
• Follow specific departmental procedures in efficiently performing repair, maintenance, alteration and installation work.
• Comply with the latest local, county, state and federal governmental codes, laws and requirements.
• Coordinate with other department personnel such as electrician, carpenter, painter and night engineer in completing service, replacement, alteration and new installation work.

What we are looking for

• Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
• Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
• Understand and efficiently maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• High work ethic and self-initiative

• Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)
• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Starting Rate: $19.00