Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Driftwood Hospitality Management’s company culture empowers our associates to take initiative, be proactive, and contribute to the success of their property with well-defined strategies and objectives. Driftwood Hospitality Management is renowned for our fully integrated approach to hospitality services — all with outstanding client service. Our team is made up of the best talent in the hospitality industry, down to every employee, position, and hotel. 

Why you will enjoy this job

You’ve always been curious about how things work. And when things stop working, you can’t help taking them apart and putting them back together so they DO. Easy breezy. Then, working as a Maintenance Worker, you may be just the right place for you to use your technical knowledge and knack for fixing.

As a Maintenance Worker, you will

• Take regular action to keep guest room and areas fully operable for guest comfort and safety and the work environment safe for fellow associates.
• Replaces or repairs damaged bathroom fixtures and executes general plumbing as needed.  
• Maintains the overall appearance of the room: replaces broken mirrors, hangs fixtures, touch up wallpaper, etc.  
• Troubleshoots rooms heating / air conditioning systems.  
• Demonstrates familiarity with the hotel's safety systems and takes corrective action on any maintenance or operating problems which affect the security or operating condition of the hotel.  
• Use your wits and technical abilities to solve problems and make repairs effectively and efficiently.
• Respond courteously to guest requests promptly and resolve matters to the guest’s satisfaction.
• Help keep the mechanical areas safe, orderly, and clean and maintain legible, orderly records.
• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying shifts to reflect the business needs of the hotel.  

Fundamentals

• A high school diploma with technical or vocational schooling is preferred. 
• Hotel experience is also preferred but not required. 
• General knowledge of technical fields, such as carpentry, painting, and electrical, is expected. 
• This position requires effective communication skills, a professional manner, the ability to work in a team and make independent decisions. 
• Must be self-directed with minimal direct supervision.  
• This position requires lifting at least 40 pounds.  

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.