Hotel Maintenance Engineer, Kenwood Inn and Spa

• Base Pay $29.00 - $32.00 / Hour
• Job Category Maintenance
• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt

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Kenwood Inn & Spa is a 30-room luxury boutique hotel in Sonoma Wine Country seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to take ownership of the property's day-to-day maintenance, preventative care, safety, and overall physical condition.

This is a hands-on, independent role working closely with the General Manager and Assistant Manager. Because Kenwood Inn is a small boutique property without a large engineering department, we need someone with broad facilities experience who can troubleshoot a variety of building and mechanical systems, complete routine repairs independently, and recognize when specialized or licensed vendor support is required.

This is not an entry-level position. The ideal candidate has several years of professional maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel, resort, hospitality, or comparable guest-facing environment, and understands how to complete work efficiently and professionally without disrupting the guest experience.

Strong technical judgment, preventative maintenance, communication, organization, documentation, and follow-through are essential.

Monday–Friday, full-time

Weekends, holidays, and after hours as needed for emergencies

Guestroom repairs and preventative maintenance

Plumbing repairs and fixture replacement

Electrical troubleshooting and lighting repair

HVAC filters, thermostats, and basic system maintenance

Boilers, water heaters, pumps, and other mechanical equipment

Pool and spa equipment

Gas fireplaces

Doors, locks, handles, and hardware

Painting, drywall, carpentry, and cabinetry repairs

Furniture repairs and installations

Irrigation and exterior lighting

Walkways, patios, gates, courtyards, and exterior guest areas

Power washing and general exterior upkeep

Fire and life-safety equipment

Perform routine and emergency maintenance throughout guestrooms, public spaces, back-of-house areas, mechanical rooms, and exterior areas.

Inspect guestrooms and common areas regularly to identify maintenance needs before they impact guests.

Maintain an organized preventative maintenance program for guestrooms, equipment, mechanical systems, and public areas.

Troubleshoot and complete routine plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general building repairs within the scope of the position.

Maintain and monitor pool and spa equipment, HVAC systems, boilers, water heaters, pumps, fireplaces, and related systems.

Maintain doors, locks, handles, hinges, fixtures, furniture, cabinetry, and guestroom hardware.

Perform routine exterior maintenance including irrigation adjustments, outdoor lighting repairs, power washing, and general property upkeep.

Identify and immediately report safety hazards or conditions that could impact guests, employees, or the property.

Prioritize repairs based on guest impact, safety, operational urgency, and property needs.

Maintain organized maintenance areas, tools, supplies, parts, and equipment.

Coordinate with outside vendors and contractors when specialized repairs are required.

Maintain a daily maintenance log documenting completed work, outstanding projects, vendor visits, and follow-up items.

Communicate clearly with management regarding repairs, parts needed, vendor appointments, safety concerns, and unresolved issues.

Complete assigned projects fully and communicate promptly when additional resources or specialized support are required.

Assist management with fire and life-safety compliance and support all property safety procedures.

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor when working in guest-facing areas.

Several years of professional building, facilities, or property maintenance experience required.

Previous hotel, resort, hospitality, or comparable guest-facing facilities experience strongly preferred .

Broad working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical equipment, pools and spas, doors and locks, carpentry, painting, and general building systems.

Experience with preventative maintenance programs and routine property inspections.

Ability to independently troubleshoot common maintenance issues and determine appropriate next steps.

Strong judgment regarding when work can be safely completed internally and when a licensed or specialized contractor is required.

Strong communication,…