Urban Hotel Maintenance Engineer – Hands-On & Impactful

hriproperties; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Industrialist in downtown Pittsburgh is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house spaces. You will troubleshoot minor HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues, complete work orders, support project setup, and uphold safety standards to ensure guest satisfaction in a dynamic urban hotel.

Join our Engineering team and help maintain high guest experiences while working in a historic, vibrant property

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related trades preferred.
• Previous maintenance or engineering experience in a hotel, resort, or commercial building preferred.
• Basic knowledge of building systems and maintenance procedures required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance tasks 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 hotel 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.
• Monitor and report equipment issues requiring advanced repair or vendor support.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and company procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by engineering leadership.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance procedures

Customer service

Safety practices

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing trades training

Job description

The Industrialist in downtown Pittsburgh is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to perform routine and preventive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house spaces. You will troubleshoot minor HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical issues, complete work orders, support project setup, and uphold safety standards to ensure guest satisfaction in a dynamic urban hotel.

Join our Engineering team and help maintain high guest experiences while working in a historic, vibrant property