Engineer-Preventative Maintenance

Aimbridge Hospitality • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Maintenance Engineer plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of hotel equipment. This position involves participating in preventative maintenance programs, addressing guest requests, and performing various trade jobs such as carpentry, plumbing, and painting. The engineer is expected to work safely and efficiently, and may also be required to drive a shuttle van when necessary.

Requirements

• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Licensed in a trade preferred (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver's license for the applicable state.
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record (MVR).
• Certificate from a one-year college or technical school; or three to six months of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge and experience in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical repair, painting, and HVAC systems preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality and apply feedback to improve performance.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in response to change and adapt to new methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety principles and OSHA regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Experience with guest service in a hotel environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Change out light bulbs and perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms, including vinyl repair, touch-up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, and tile repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC systems, guest rooms, meeting rooms, swimming pools, and hot tubs.
• Conduct plumbing repairs and preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and other small equipment upon request.
• Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause, assess emergency status, and report findings to the Front Desk.
• Access back of house areas of the hotel and sensitive information, interacting with guests and colleagues as needed.
• Maintain a high level of trust and responsibility while driving safely on behalf of the company.

Benefits

• Daily Pay after an initial waiting period.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income.
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees