Maintenance Engineer – 2nd Shift

Embassy Suites; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Starting Salary

401(k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Hotel Room Discounts

Double-Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Embassy Suites Hotel is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning hotel environment for guests and team members.

The 2nd shift runs from approximately 2:00 PM–11:00 PM on Sunday–Thursday and 3:00 PM–12:00 AM on Friday–Saturday, with a flexible schedule to support hotel operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel maintenance operations.
• Ability to perform general maintenance tasks across hotel facilities.
• Strong guest-service mindset and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, courteous, professional service to guests and staff.
• Maintain proper uniform and brand standards.
• Follow Vesta Hospitality safety procedures to support safe hotel operations.
• Respond promptly to guest room maintenance requests.
• Report emergencies and safety concerns immediately.
• Assist with operation, maintenance, and repair of hotel equipment and facilities.
• Perform maintenance tasks including lighting, painting, drywall, plumbing, HVAC, laundry, and equipment repairs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on ice machines, refrigerators, laundry equipment, HVAC, and guest rooms.

Skills

Maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Safety procedures

Job description

Maintenance Engineer — 2nd Shift

Embassy Suites Hotel is currently seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Maintenance Engineer to join our growing team!

We are looking for a dependable, skilled, and service-oriented professional who takes pride in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and well-functioning hotel environment for our guests and team members.

Schedule

2nd Shift / Evening Shift

• Sunday–Thursday: approximately 2:00 PM–11:00 PM
• Friday–Saturday: approximately 3:00 PM–12:00 AM
• Flexible schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, courteous, and professional service to all guests, employees, and managers.

• Maintain a professional appearance and wear the proper uniform and name tag according to brand standards.

• Follow all Vesta Hospitality standards, policies, and safety procedures to support safe and efficient hotel operations.

• Respond promptly to guest room maintenance requests.

• Report emergencies, unusual situations, and safety concerns immediately.

• Assist with the operation, maintenance, and repair of hotel equipment and facilities.

• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including:

• Changing light bulbs and fixtures

• Touch-up painting and drywall repairs

• Minor furniture repairs

• Tub and bathroom caulking

• Tile repairs

• Plumbing repairs

• Laundry equipment repairs

• Vacuum cleaner and small equipment repairs

• Perform preventative maintenance on:

• Ice machines

• Refrigerators and kitchen equipment

• Laundry equipment

• HVAC systems

• Guest rooms

• Meeting rooms

• Swimming pool and hot tub

• Exhaust fans and supply systems

• Monitor energy conservation and help identify opportunities to reduce energy usage.

• Respond immediately to alarms, determine their location and cause, assess the emergency status, and communicate findings to the Front Desk.

• Identify and assist with correcting potential safety hazards.

• Assist with maintaining health-code requirements for the swimming pool and spa.

• Demonstrate a cooperative, helpful, and professional attitude at all times.

• Perform additional maintenance duties as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Starting Salary
• 401(k)
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Hotel Room Discounts
• Double-Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus Opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Ability to perform heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally , up to 50 pounds frequently , and up to 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to safely work from tall ladders and perform maintenance tasks at elevated heights.

Mental & Communication Requirements

• Ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and professionally.
• Ability to quickly evaluate situations and select appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in stressful or high-pressure situations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate, prevent, identify, and resolve workplace issues.
• Ability to understand and process information from multiple sources and adapt solutions to specific situations.
• Strong listening and communication skills when working with guests, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vesta Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, training, and access to benefits.