General Maintenance - Hyatt House

What Makes a McKibbon Hotel Maintenance Engineer?

As a member of the property maintenance team, the Hotel Maintenance Engineer is accountable for the proper workings of the hotel. From helping to maintain the hotels plumbing and electrics, to HVAC and pool maintenance, you assist with general facilities upkeep. The Hotel Maintenance Engineer reports to the Chief Engineer and is responsible for maintaining the highest level of quality work to ensure minimal disruption to guests. You have experience in construction trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, basic heating and air conditioning, swimming pool maintenance, painting, caulking, and any similar skills. Your job is to help keep the hotel operating and the guests happy. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight-knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement. Become part of our family and see why so many of our associates have made McKibbon Hospitality their career home.

A Day in the Life:

• You will interact with employees and guests, and you will display sufficient communication skills when communicating in any form.
• General Maintenance Engineer will promote enhanced guest satisfaction.
• You will follow the guidelines established by McKibbon Hospitality in a manner that offers continued protection of the company’s assets, associates, and guests.
• You may train others in engineering skills and construction trades.
• You will help promote a collaborative, proactive, and interactive environment with other associates of the hotel.
• You will perform various engineering skills and construction trades.
• The General Maintenance Engineer will work under direction to monitor the operations and functions of the interior and exterior areas of the hotel.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of common causes of equipment malfunction
• Knowledge of how to handle fire equipment (hand-held extinguishers, fire hoses, etc.)
• Previous hotel experience (highly desired)
• The knowledge and ability to identify the appropriate tools, parts, and equipment for use in performing a maintenance task
• The ability to communicate operational activities, priorities, and problems with management engineers and supervisors
• The ability to use standard hand tools (wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, electricity measurements, etc.)
• Experienced expertise in the construction trades (highly desired)
• The ability to repair and replace basic heating and air conditioner systems
• The ability to perform tests to check for normal operation of the hotel’s equipment
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance methods and techniques for maintaining equipment
• The ability to perform basic painting and caulking skills
• 3 years’ minimum experience in a maintenance-type position
• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of how to test pool and spa chemicals
• The ability to determine what action should be taken in response to a customer complaint, comment, or inquiry
• The ability to use various tangible and verbal techniques to solve problems with equipment or dispel disagreements between associates

Perks & Benefits Beyond the Basics:

We know that hospitality starts from within, and that’s why we value the employee experience as much as we value our guests’ experience. From our competitive benefits package to our fun-loving spirit, we strive to create an environment that’s equal parts work and play. Our people will always be our first investment. Our benefits package covers:

Physical & Mental Wellness: Full Time Associates

• Wellbeats APP to support physical and mental wellness
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance

Financial & Occupational Wellness:

• Brand and company training classes, workshops and conferences for career growth and development
• Full Time: Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive Compensation
• Full Time: 401K Savings Plan with matching funds

Personal Wellness:

• Fundraising matching funds program
• Volunteer opportunities