Maintenance Engineer - FT

Driftwood Hospitality Management; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room Discounts

Job summary

Driftwood Hospitality Management in Las Vegas is seeking aMaintenance Technician to maintain and repair mechanical/electrical systems, FF&E, and the property's grounds. You will handle preventive maintenance and support hotel operations to ensure guest comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting HVAC, plumbing, electrical issues, servicing the pool, and maintaining building exteriors along with adhering to safety policies in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintenance trades including electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
• Ability to recognize safety hazards and follow procedures.
• Willing to comply with hotel policies including appearance and safety.
• Skilled in HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing and landscaping.
• Able to troubleshoot routine mechanical/electrical malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots and repairs mechanical and electrical systems throughout the hotel.
• Performs preventive maintenance on a scheduled basis.
• Serves the hotel pool, adjusts chemicals and cleans filters.
• Maintains exterior and curb appeal (lawn, painting, gardening).
• Adheres to company policies and safety procedures.
• Follows safety and security rules and emergency procedures.
• Reports unsafe conditions and accidents to supervisor.
• Maintains neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance.
• Assists other engineering personnel as needed.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Safety procedures

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic hand tools

Electrical testing tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 515 - Las Vegas Tropicana Hampton Inn - Las Vegas, NV 89118

Position Type: Full Time

Job Summary

Responsible for the preventive and repair of the hotel’s mechanical/electrical systems and equipment, and for the general maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant, FF&E, grounds, swimming pool, etc.

Essential Job Functions

• Troubleshoots and repairs malfunction in mechanical or electrical systems (e.g., HVAC, plumbing) and other equipment throughout the hotel.
• Performs preventive maintenance assignments on a schedule basis (e.g., “room care”).
• Services the hotel’s pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs.
• Maintains the building exterior and “curb appeal” (e.g., lawn care, painting, and gardening).
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.
• Follows safety and security procedures and rules.
• Knows department fire prevention and emergency procedures.
• Utilizes protective equipment.
• Reports unsafe conditions to supervisor.
• Reports accidents, injuries, near‑misses, property damage or loss to supervisor.
• Provides for a safe work environment by following all safety and security procedures and rules.
• All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance (specific standards outlined in team member handbook).
• Assists other Engineering Personnel when needed.
• Performs any related duties as requested by supervisor/manager.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
• Must be able to recognize potential safety hazards and security problems in the hotel and act upon each accordingly.
• Be willing and able to comply with hotel policies and procedures including appearance and grooming, safety, security, key control and emergency procedures.
• Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
• Must be able to troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems and equipment.
• Skill in the use of basic hand and electric tools and familiarity with parts and materials is required.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities. High school diploma preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of the layout of the building, sleeping and function rooms.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information.
• Ability to listen effectively, speak, read and write English clearly, as there will be interaction with guests and other team members.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, sometimes under pressure, while remaining flexible and efficient while maintaining a pleasant cheerful demeanor.
• Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions.

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.
• Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Room Discounts

EEO

Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.