Mechanical Engineer - Full-Time

Hyatt; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Room nights free/discounted

Friends & family rates

F&B discounts

Tech wellness savings

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Complimentary meals

Job summary

Hyatt is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to ensure safe, efficient operation of hotel mechanical systems across guestrooms, meeting spaces, restaurants, and back-of-house areas. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, respond to service requests, and troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment to uphold guest comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes reliability, cost control, and professional collaboration with Engineering leadership to keep facilities

Qualifications

• The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of hotel mechanical systems and equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment.
• Respond to service requests and equipment breakdowns with hands-on troubleshooting and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on hotel mechanical systems and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain HVAC systems including air-handling units, fan-coil units, pumps, motors, boilers, and controls.
• Maintain plumbing systems (fixtures, valves, pumps, water heaters, hot-water systems).
• Troubleshoot commercial refrigeration (walk-ins, reach-ins, ice machines).
• Service commercial kitchen and food-service equipment (ovens, ranges, fryers, grills, dishwashers, etc.).
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine repair solutions or vendor needs.
• Keep accurate records of work performed and parts used.
• Conduct routine inspections of mechanical rooms, kitchens, and public areas to identify needs before failures.
• Coordinate with contractors and service vendors as directed by Engineering leadership.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized mechanical spaces.

Job description

At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best.

Our commitment to care begins with you, our colleagues because you are the heart of Hyatt. We create an inclusive environment that prioritizes your well-being, fosters growth, and helps you thrive both personally and professionally. At Hyatt, empathy is not just a value, it's a way of life.

We are looking for an energetic, skilled and personable Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Why Choose Hyatt?

At Hyatt, your success matters. We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting after just 30 days
• Perks & Discounts: Free and discounted room nights
• Friends & family rates at Hyatt properties
• Discounts on food and beverage
• Exclusive savings on tech, wellness apps, and more (e.g., Apple, AT&T, Headspace)
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including new child leave
• Retirement Support: 401(k) matching (up to 4%) and employee stock purchase plan
• Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement and robust training programs
• Everyday Conveniences: Complimentary meals for employees

What You'll Do:

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of the hotel's mechanical systems and equipment. This position plays an essential role in maintaining a comfortable and safe environment for guests and colleagues throughout guestrooms, meeting and event spaces, restaurants, kitchens, public areas, and back-of-house operations.

The Mechanical Engineer performs preventive and corrective maintenance, responds to service requests and equipment breakdowns, and troubleshoots a variety of HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and commercial kitchen equipment . The ideal candidate is a skilled, dependable, hands-on technician who takes pride in maintaining equipment to a high standard and providing responsive service to hotel operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on hotel mechanical systems and equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, including air-handling units, fan-coil units, pumps, motors, exhaust systems, boilers, cooling towers, and associated controls.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems, including fixtures, valves, pumps, drains, water heaters, and domestic hot-water systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain commercial refrigeration equipment, including walk-in and reach-in refrigerators/freezers and ice machines.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on commercial kitchen and food-service equipment, including ovens, ranges, fryers, grills, griddles, steamers, dishwashers, warming equipment, mixers, slicers, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment involving mechanical, electrical, gas, refrigeration, and control components within the scope of training, certification, and authorization.
• Respond promptly to engineering work orders and service calls from guestrooms, restaurants, banquet operations, housekeeping, food and beverage, and other hotel departments.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate repair solutions or the need for outside vendor support.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, preventive maintenance, repairs, equipment conditions, and parts used.
• Conduct routine inspections of mechanical rooms, kitchens, equipment, guestrooms, and public areas to identify maintenance needs before failures occur.
• Monitor equipment operation and identify opportunities to improve reliability, energy efficiency, and operating costs.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of commonly used mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and kitchen-equipment parts and supplies.
• Coordinate with contractors and service vendors as directed by Engineering leadership.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe mechanical rooms, engineering workspaces, and equipment areas.
• Follow all hotel safety policies, OSHA requirements, applicable building and fire codes, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Assist with hotel emergency response and fire/life-safety procedures as required.
• Support hotel operations during high-occupancy periods, conventions, banquets, special events, and other peak business periods.
• Provide professional and courteous service to guests and colleagues when responding to maintenance requests.
• Communicate significant equipment issues, safety concerns, and repair recommendations to Engineering leadership.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

The Mechanical Engineer may be required to work varying shifts, weekends, holidays, and during emergency situations. The position interacts regularly with hotel guests, colleagues, vendors, contractors, and leaders and is expected to consistently demonstrate professionalism and a service-focused approach.

This position requires regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing ladders, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling. The employee may be required to work in mechanical rooms, kitchens, rooftops, elevated areas, confined spac