Maintenance Engineer

Fairfield by Marriott; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield by Marriott is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the continuous operation and daily functionality of our hotel property. You will use computerized systems to organize repairs, oversee routine maintenance, and monitor control devices to support reliable guest experiences.

The role requires strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, plus the ability to lead teams, work under pressure, and collaborate with suppliers to manage equipment needs.

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with suppliers and managing budgets.
• Understanding a variety of engineering procedures and functions.
• Ability to motivate and lead others.
• Team-working skills.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Interpersonal and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous operation and day-to-day functionality of the property.
• Use computerized systems to organize repairs and oversee routine maintenance.
• Monitor and control devices and assist in equipment maintenance.
• Adapt day-to-day operations to the business needs.

Skills

Business skills

Engineering procedures

Leadership

Teamwork

Diagnostic skills

Under pressure

People management

Job description

What does a Maintenance Engineer do?

Maintenance Engineers are responsible for the continuous operation and day to day functionality of the property. Using computerized systems, they organise repairs and oversee routine maintenance. They’re also involved with monitoring and control devices and sometimes in the creation of items that will help in equipment maintenance. Day to day operations will vary depending on the needs of the business.

Maintenance Engineer skills and qualifications:

A successful Maintenance Engineer candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications that typically include:

• Business skills, as they are usually responsible for interacting with suppliers and managing budgets.


• Ability to understand a variety of engineering procedures and functions.


• Ability to motivate and lead others.


• Team-working skills.


• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work under pressure.


• Interpersonal and people-management skills.