Engineer I

Engineer I

Overview

Engineer Class 1 is the highest-level engineering position responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the hotel's physical plant, building systems, equipment, and guest facilities.

This position serves as a senior technical authority and working leader within the Engineering Department. The Class 1 Engineer is expected to independently diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, life-safety, building, and equipment issues; lead major repairs and preventive-maintenance activities; assist in directing engineering staff; and ensure the hotel operates to the highest standards of safety, reliability, guest comfort, regulatory compliance, and energy efficiency.

Engineer Class 1 must demonstrate advanced technical knowledge, sound judgment, leadership ability, and the capability to respond effectively to emergencies and critical building-system failures.

Pay Rate: $24 - $28 per hour, based on experience

Responsibilities

Engineering Operations:

Maintain and operate hotel mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, boiler, water, fire/life-safety, and building systems.

Perform advanced troubleshooting, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance.

Identify the root cause of equipment and building-system failures and implement appropriate corrective action.

Monitor critical building systems and respond promptly to alarms, failures, and operational issues.

Perform inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, mechanical rooms, and building systems.

Maintain hotel equipment and facilities in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and hotel standards.

Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to guests and hotel operations.

Advanced Technical Responsibilities:

Troubleshoot complex electrical circuits, motors, controls, pumps, compressors, HVAC systems, boilers, water systems, and other building equipment.

Diagnose electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and control-system problems using appropriate testing equipment and technical documentation.

Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and building-system documentation.

Perform or oversee complex repairs and equipment installations.

Determine when specialized contractors or outside service providers are required and provide technical oversight of their work.

Assist with capital projects, renovations, equipment replacements, and major engineering improvements.

Qualifications

Required:

Experience in hotel engineering, building maintenance, facilities maintenance, commercial property maintenance, or a related field.

Advanced knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and building systems.

Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and repair complex equipment.

Ability to read electrical diagrams, mechanical drawings, blueprints, and technical manuals.

Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance practices.

Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, meters, diagnostic equipment, and other engineering equipment.

Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in time-sensitive situations.

Ability to lead and mentor less-experienced engineering personnel.

Preferred:

Hotel engineering or hospitality facilities experience.

Technical certification in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or refrigeration.

Boiler, chiller, BAS/BMS, generator, fire/life-safety, or refrigeration experience.