Maintenance Engineer I – Luxury Hotel

Highgate; Ketchum (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Viceroy Hotels in Sun Valley, Idaho, seeks a Maintenance Engineer I to maintain guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operation of all hotel systems and equipment to deliver a premier guest experience.

You’ll perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems; assist in monitoring safety programs, and collaborate with other departments to support luxury service standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in hotel engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing systems, painting and carpentry.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, fire, plumbing, snowmelt boilers, laundry, kitchen, pool equipment, painting, carpentry, and concrete work in guest rooms and public areas.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, including HVAC, boilers, electrical, fire, pumps, kitchen equipment, and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain guest rooms, including lighting, fixtures, A/C units, door locks, and finishes.
• Record equipment readings and maintenance activities accurately in logs or CMMS systems.
• Respond promptly to guest maintenance requests with professionalism and courtesy.
• Ensure minimal disruption to guests during maintenance activities.
• Maintain all areas of the hotel to luxury hospitality standards.
• Monitor and operate key building systems (HVAC, BMS, electrical, fire, plumbing).
• Conduct routine inspections of plant rooms, mechanical spaces, and equipment.
• Ensure proper functioning of pools, spas, and recreational facilities.
• Adhere to all OSHA, local, state, and federal safety codes and regulations.
• Maintain safe working conditions and proper use of PPE.
• Support fire/life safety systems testing and emergency response procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and work order completion.
• Report equipment issues, failures, and capital needs to supervisors.
• Assist in tracking inventory of spare parts and tools.
• Work closely with other departments (Housekeeping, F&B, Front Office) to support operations.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors as required.
• Support department initiatives, including sustainability and energy efficiency.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Painting

Carpentry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Viceroy Hotels in Sun Valley, Idaho, seeks a Maintenance Engineer I to maintain guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operation of all hotel systems and equipment to deliver a premier guest experience.

You’ll perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems; assist in monitoring safety programs, and collaborate with other departments to support luxury service standards.