Maintenance Engineer

We have a full-time opening for a Maintenance Engineer.

Must be able to work various shifts per week and be available weekdays and weekends.

• Must have 1 or more years experience.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be authorized to work in the United States.
• Background check required.

Sam Houston Hotel

Job Description

Title: MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

Reports to: CHIEF ENGINEER and General Manager

Summary of Position: The Maintenance Engineer will be responsible primarily for general maintenance and repairs in guest suites, meeting space, food and beverage outlets and common areas. Guest room and public area entry-level preventative maintenance are included. The Maintenance Engineer will also perform some repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and laundry equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel, hotel property, restaurant and grounds.


• Responds to engineering and maintenance concerns.


• Performs assignments related to hotel’s life safety systems and procedures per instructions.


• Performs and/or monitors maintenance and preventative maintenance projects.


• Responds to all building related safety concerns.


• Maintains departmental compliance with hotel maintenance procedures.


• Supports hotel departmental maintenance programs and executes daily, weekly and monthly checklists.


• Assists in the supervision of temporary maintenance associates.


• Assist management in specifying proper supplies and equipment for operations.


• Deals with guest related concerns.


• Maintain the guest rooms, public space, and back of the hotel areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering and tiling to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.


• Must possess knowledge of basic hand/power tool operations..


• Clean and maintain pool and spa area (if applicable).

• Previous construction or hotel maintenance department supervisory or management experience.


• At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity.


• Should have basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry concepts.


• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 5 hours).


• Must be available to respond to emergencies when not physically at the job site.


• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management, coworkers and vendors.


• Ability to work a variety of varying schedules.


• Ability to perform assigned duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with a minimum of supervision.


• Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management to their understanding.


• Ability to accurately compute and manipulate mathematical calculations.


• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists


• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy to defuse anger.


• Ability to work well under pressure of check-in/check-out of guests and handle multiple tasks at once.


• Ability to grasp, bend, and stoop; push or pull heavy loads weighing up to 75 lbs.; and lift and/or carry or otherwise move packages, boxes, and luggage.


• Punctuality and regular and reliable attendance.


• Honesty and Integrity


• Other duties as assigned by management