Maintenance Engineer

Hyatt; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed hotel chain in Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Engineer to perform maintenance and repairs on building mechanical systems, including HVAC and plumbing. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of trade experience or relevant school completion and must be proactive, friendly, and able to multitask. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, supporting a collaborative environment that values exceptional performance and rewarding career opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems required.
• Must maintain a friendly demeanor with guests and employees.
• Needs to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs of building mechanical systems.
• Assist front office with delivering guest requests.
• Walk the perimeter and assist with security measures.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Basic computer skills

Effective communication

Multitasking ability

Initiative

Education

2 years trade experience or completion of trade school

Job description

What You Will Be Doing

The Engineer is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees. The Engineer performs diagnosis, preventive maintenance and repair of building mechanical systems. Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety systems and basic computer skills a must. 2 years trade experience and/or completion of trade school. The Engineer will assist the front office with delivering guest requests. This person will also be required to assist with security in the building - this includes but is not limited to walking the perimeter, assisting with the fire panel, ensuring entrances are locked, etc.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications

• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
• Must be able to work in hot, cold and wet conditions and be able to stoop, kneel, crawl and climb on all types of surfaces.
• Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace, up to 30 feet in the air.
• Grasping, lifting and holding tools and having good finger dexterity is required.
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds.

EOE/M/F/D/V

This position is at a location where Hyatt is not the employer. The employer of individuals working at this hotel may be a third-party management company that is responsible for all employment benefits and obligations at this location.