Resort Hotel Engineer I – Hands-on Maintenance

Davidson Hospitality Group.; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage (Multiple Tiers)

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc service

Free Maintenance Medications

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

Parrot Key Hotel & Villas, part of Davidson Hospitality Group, is seeking a Hotel Engineer I to help maintain guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas. You will troubleshoot equipment, perform routine maintenance, and support preventative maintenance to ensure safety and high-quality service for guests.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, attention to detail, and teamwork within a resort environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools safely.
• Physical ability to lift, climb ladders, bend, stand, and perform maintenance activities for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules including weekends and holidays as business demands require.
• Previous maintenance, engineering, construction, or hospitality experience preferred but not required.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independence

Attention to detail

Communication

Willingness to learn

Hand tools

Power tools

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Hospitality experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Property Description

Parrot Key Hotel & Villas delivers a relaxed, upscale island experience set across lush tropical grounds just minutes from Old Town Key West. Featuring spacious rooms and private villas, four resort-style pools, and vibrant dining, the property blends laid-back luxury with a strong, guest-focused culture—making it an ideal setting for hospitality professionals looking to grow in a dynamic resort environment.

Overview

Looking for an exciting and rewarding career in maintenance engineering? Join the team at Parrot Key Hotel & Villas as a Hotel Engineer I and help maintain the beautiful resort environment that creates memorable experiences for our guests.

As a Hotel Engineer I, you will play an important role in ensuring our property remains safe, functional, and operating at the highest standards. From performing routine maintenance and repairs to troubleshooting equipment and supporting preventative maintenance efforts, you will help keep our guest rooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas running efficiently.

At Parrot Key, every detail contributes to the guest experience, and our Engineering team plays a key role in maintaining the quality and comfort our guests expect. We are looking for a motivated and hands-on individual who enjoys solving problems, learning new skills, and taking pride in maintaining a high-quality resort environment.

Join our thriving organization and become part of a supportive team that values growth, teamwork, and dedication. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for development, and a positive work environment.

If you enjoy working with your hands, have a passion for maintenance and problem-solving, and are ready to grow your career in hospitality engineering, apply today and become an essential part of the Parrot Key team!

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new challenges
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Physical ability to lift, climb ladders, bend, stand, and perform maintenance activities for extended periods
• Flexibility to work varying schedules including weekends and holidays as business demands require
• Previous maintenance, engineering, construction, or hospitality experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

Inkeeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.