Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Hotel Maintenance Engineer

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Ballpark/Galleria
Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift / Weekend Availability Required
Pay: Based on experience

Job Summary

La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Ballpark/Galleria is seeking an experienced, dependable, and hands-on Hotel Maintenance Engineer to join our team.

We are looking for someone who can do more than identify maintenance problems. The ideal candidate can troubleshoot issues, determine the appropriate repair, obtain/use the correct parts and materials, and complete repairs properly and efficiently.

This position is responsible for maintaining guest rooms, public areas, hotel equipment, and building systems while helping keep rooms operational and available for sale.

Candidates with previous hotel, apartment, multifamily, or commercial building maintenance experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from guests and hotel departments.
• Troubleshoot and perform basic repairs on PTAC/HVAC units.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs, including toilets, faucets, drains, leaks, shower fixtures, and related components.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting involving outlets, switches, lighting, fixtures, and other minor electrical issues.
• Repair and adjust doors, locks, hinges, closers, and hardware.
• Complete drywall repairs, painting, touch-ups, caulking, and other cosmetic repairs.
• Diagnose guest-room maintenance problems and complete appropriate repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections throughout the property.
• Assist with returning Out-of-Order rooms to service as quickly as possible.
• Inspect and maintain guest rooms, hallways, stairwells, lobby areas, meeting space, exterior areas, and back-of-house areas.
• Identify safety hazards and immediately correct or report them.
• Maintain organized tools, supplies, and maintenance work areas.
• Document completed repairs and communicate outstanding maintenance needs to management.
• Notify management when parts, materials, professional service, or outside vendors are required.
• Assist with additional property maintenance projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has previous hotel, apartment, facilities, or building maintenance experience.
• Has working knowledge of PTAC/HVAC systems.
• Has basic plumbing and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Has experience with drywall, painting, caulking, and general repairs.
• Can independently diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance problems.
• Understands the difference between a temporary fix and a proper repair.
• Can safely operate hand and power tools.
• Can prioritize multiple maintenance requests.
• Works efficiently with limited supervision.
• Takes ownership of assigned projects from diagnosis through completion.
• Is dependable, punctual, organized, and productive.
• Communicates professionally with guests, coworkers, management, and vendors.

Hotel maintenance experience is strongly preferred.

Daily Priorities

Maintenance assignments are generally prioritized as follows:

• In-house guest maintenance requests
• Safety and emergency issues
• Out-of-Order rooms that can be returned to inventory
• Vacant guest-room repairs
• Preventive maintenance
• General property repairs and projects

Our Engineer is expected to remain productive throughout the scheduled shift and communicate the status of completed and outstanding assignments to management.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, and pull as required.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Work throughout a multi-floor hotel.
• Safely lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures.
• Safely use appropriate hand and power tools.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided in accordance with applicable law.

Schedule & Availability

• Day-shift availability
• Weekend availability is required based on hotel needs.
• Schedule may vary based on occupancy, maintenance workload, and business needs.
• Overtime must be approved in advance except when emergency circumstances require immediate action.

Performance Expectations

Success in this position will be based on the quality and efficiency of completed work, including:

• Timely completion of maintenance requests
• Quality and durability of repairs
• Ability to independently troubleshoot problems
• Reduction of repeat maintenance issues
• Progress in returning Out-of-Order rooms to service
• Preventive maintenance completion
• Attendance and punctuality
• Productive use of scheduled working hours
• Communication and documentation of outstanding issues

We are seeking someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of guest comfort, and is committed to keeping the property safe, functional, and operational.

Apply through Indeed with your current resume and relevant maintenance experience.

Pay: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person