Maintenance Engineer

About the role

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic, experienced, hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join our team. We are an organization whose success is rooted in our service culture, exuding hospitality, respect, authenticity, and a commitment to making a positive impact for our internal and external stakeholders. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the property grounds, public areas, and hotel guest rooms
• Conduct preventative maintenance to prevent breakdowns in hotel accommodations
• Paint, replace electrical accessories, and maintain HVAC systems
• Check fixtures, lighting, and signs for proper operation; maintain an adequate supply of spare parts and light bulbs
• Respond to maintenance orders in a timely manner
• Fulfill work orders in a timely manner
• Complete daily rounds, identifying and reporting problems
• Perform various other duties as assigned

Education and experience

• Minimum of two (2) years in a hotel maintenance position preferred
• Preferred but not necessary: one (1) year of college or trade school equivalent in mechanical, electrical, and/or technical disciplines
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general carpentry

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
• Excellent time management skills

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery
• Must be able to visually inspect machines
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds