Hotel Maintenance Engineer, Austin; Code, Hotel

Who we are

Avant Stay delivers exceptional, one-of-a-kind stays for group travelers. We’re building a tech-enabled hospitality brand redefining the standard for modern lodging experiences. Backed by leading venture capital firms, Avant Stay is rapidly growing in the $100+ billion short-term rental and hospitality industry, offering elevated service, curated design, and seamless technology to travelers worldwide.

A Hotel Maintenance Engineer who is skilled, dependable, and dedicated to keeping our property running smoothly and looking its best. In this role, you’ll oversee the upkeep and repair of hotel systems, guest rooms, and public areas, ensuring every guest enjoys a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment. This is an ideal role for a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and supporting a top-tier hospitality experience.

• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on hotel systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical equipment.
• Respond promptly to guest and staff maintenance requests, ensuring timely resolutions.
• Conduct preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime and maintain property standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair guest room issues, including lighting, fixtures, and furniture.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, inspections, and repairs.
• Assist with property improvements, renovations, and special projects as assigned.
• Ensure safety compliance with local building codes, health and safety regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with housekeeping and front desk teams to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Monitor inventory of tools, parts, and supplies, reporting any needs to management.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment at all times.

• Ability to lift, push, and carry items up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable standing, walking, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations.

• 2+ years of maintenance or engineering experience in hospitality, commercial, or residential properties preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and general maintenance practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Strong communication skills and a guest-first approach.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when needed.
• Must reside in the United States.

• Salary range of $60-65,000 annually, dependent on skills and experience
• Generous company-sponsored insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)
• Flexible paid time off
• Complimentary and discounted stays at Avant Stay properties
• Pre-tax retirement savings plans offered via Betterment
• Paid parental leave
• Fitness reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement

You’ll be doing work that matters alongside an experienced and dynamic team, transforming the way people travel and vacation. Your place within the colossal travel and real estate industries will leave you with a wealth of opportunities to feel both challenged to innovate and rewarded for your efforts. Of course, we will offer you pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that.

Avant Stay is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Avant Stay.

We re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we celebrate our employees  differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.

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