Night Shift Maintenance Engineer – Hotel Systems

Aloft Nola; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aloft Nola in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces. You will troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues, respond to guest requests, and maintain logs and repairs.

The role supports building upkeep and guest satisfaction. The position requires basic knowledge of building systems, tool usage, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related trades preferred.
• Previous maintenance/engineering in hotel, resort, or commercial building preferred.
• Basic knowledge of building systems and maintenance procedures required.
• Hand tools and power tools experience a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in various environments.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance in guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Troubleshoot and repair minor HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and staff.
• Complete work orders, PM tasks, and repair logs in the work order system.
• Assist with painting, carpentry, caulking, and other cosmetic repairs.
• Inspect guest rooms for proper functionality of lights, outlets, AC units, fixtures, and appliances.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the engineering shop and mechanical areas.
• Support setup for special projects, events, or furniture movements when needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Communication

Independent work

Building systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC/electrical/plumbing training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Aloft Nola in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces. You will troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues, respond to guest requests, and maintain logs and repairs.

The role supports building upkeep and guest satisfaction. The position requires basic knowledge of building systems, tool usage, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.