Maintenance Engineer I

Sage Hospitality Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Complimentary cafeteria

401k matching

Hotel discounts

Transit subsidy

Parking pre-tax

Job summary

The Nines, a Sage Hospitality property in Portland, seeks a Maintenance Technician 1 – Entry Level to join a team that values craft and genuine guest connection.

You will respond to service calls, perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related equipment, monitor engineering functions when staff are limited, and maintain logs to support operations and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; trade courses in building maintenance are a plus.
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a similar maintenance role.
• Ability to maintain logs and records; professional presentation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest requests courteously and promptly.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on hotel equipment (kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, guest rooms).
• Monitor engineering functions when full staff is unavailable; respond to emergencies and incidents.
• Make rounds to ensure systems are working properly and document parts used.
• Handle elevator breakdowns and maintain maintenance records.
• Report unsafe conditions to leadership.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing maintenance

Carpentry/renovation

Log keeping

Teamwork

Independent decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pickup truck driving

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Why us?

At Sage Hospitality, how we work matters just as much as what we do. We are guided by a shared purpose to enrich lives, one experience at a time, and a vision to redefine how the world experiences hospitality.

At The Nines, Portland, we embrace:

• Historic Retail Palace Reborn - Adaptive reuse of the 1909 Meier & Frank building as a love letter to Portland's architectural past
• Dual Culinary Destination - Urban Farmer's farm-to-table steakhouse and Departure's rooftop pan-Asian cuisine — two of Portland's most acclaimed restaurants
• Living Sustainability Philosophy - Onsite honeybees, hydroponic gardens, and a house butcher reflect a genuine commitment to sourcing
• Oregon Art Immersion - 400+ locally curated pieces including the iconic Bird Song chandelier and student monotypes in every room
• Sophisticated Portland Spirit - Luxury rooted in the city's creative, locally obsessed, independent character

All associates play an essential role in creating welcoming, inclusive environments where kindness, hospitality, and excellence are felt by guests and teams alike. These brandings reflect the unique spirit of The Nines, Portland and align with Sage Hospitality's commitment to genuine, meaningful connection.

Job Overview

At The Nines, Portland, the Maintenance Technician 1 – Entry Level brings energy and commitment to a team that values both craft and genuine connection. Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in. This position ensures that the 1909 Meier & Frank building continues to function beautifully, supporting guests and colleagues in a property with deep architectural significance.

Responsibilities

• • Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
  • Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e. weekends and evenings). Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
  • Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
  • Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
  • Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift. Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
  • Handle elevator breakdowns.
  • Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and Request Program.
  • Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.
  • Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.

  OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

  • All other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

  SUPERVISORY DUTIES

  • None

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.

Experience

A minimum of 6 months successful experience in equal or similar position.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to maintain logs and records.
• Requires a professional presentation and an ability to work in a team atmosphere and to make independent decisions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, guests.
• Ability to inspect, maintain equipment.
• Ability to respond on portable radio to base station, guests.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required frequently to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.
• Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
• 100% mobility required -must respond quickly to emergency. Potential continuous standing may be required.
• Climbing stairs of approximately 90 steps 20% of 8 hours. Climbing ladders of approximately 8 feet 10% of 8 hours.
• Driving -sometimes necessary to drive company pick-up truck/snow plow approximately 10% of time, unless snow emergency, then 100% of time.

Environment

Indoor exposure to both stable and extreme variance of hot and cold temperatures. Outside exposure to all weather elements and extreme fluctuations of temperature. Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.

Benefits

the Nines Hotel is certified Gold for Sustainability at Work. As one of Oregon's Healthiest Employers, the Nines offers perks that are comparable to progressive employers.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and more to all full-time associates.
• All associates can enjoy our complimentary cafeteria.
• 401k matching for all our associates.
• Hotel discounts at marriott.com.
• Many other perks, benefits & discounts for all our associates!
• Save on your parking and public transportation costs by using our pre-tax savings account.
• $50 TriMet monthly subsidy!

Bold. Bright. Caring. Energetic. Driven. Strategic. Daring. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we aim to provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are passionate and committed to making a difference. If this sounds like you, then explore the career positions at Sage Hospitality that await you.