Engineer, Building Maintenance

About Us

Join our team at Homewood Suites by Hilton Destin, a new hotel located just a 5‑minute walk from the stunning white sand beaches along the scenic Emerald Coast Parkway. Our prime location puts you steps away from Henderson Beach State Park and the thrilling Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park. At Homewood Suites, we’re more than just a place to work — we’re a community that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and growth.

We’re committed to providing an environment where everyone is valued and opportunities to advance are abundant. Experience the perks of working with us, including complimentary on‑site parking, generous paid time off, flexible holiday programs, and the GoHilton employee travel program. Join a vibrant team where dedication is celebrated, and career growth is encouraged every step of the way. Here, you’ll thrive in a welcoming and supportive workplace that’s as dynamic as the team you’ll be part of.

Don’t meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Maintain all building related systems and the building envelope to ensure the safety of hotel guests, associates, and vendors. Ensure compliance with company Engineering Assumptions/Culture, preventative maintenance programs and procedures, Standard Operating Procedures, Mission Vision and Values as well as all Building/Fire/Health Department codes. Maintain the building complex as energy efficient as possible constantly looking for ways to save energy.

• Assist with preventative maintenance and complete report work orders such as replacing ceiling tiles, light bulbs, patching vinyl, etc., to maintain the hotel and keep the product quality standard.
• Perform preventative maintenance assignments on a scheduled basis (e.g., "room care").
• Assist in checking electrical systems such as air conditioning controls, television sets, lighting systems, and make minor repairs and/or replacement.
• Assist in checking and making routine repairs and assist on major repairs of all hotel equipment including small appliances, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, boilers, pool equipment, HVAC, hand and power tools and general plumbing systems and fixtures such as pipelines, toilets and sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Service the hotel's pool, including adjusting chemicals and cleaning filters; completing maintenance request forms and record logs.
• Maintain the building exterior and "curb appeal" (e.g., snow removal, lawn care, painting, gardening).
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors windows and counters. Paint and finish furniture and fixtures if needed.
• Move furniture and fixtures throughout the building.
• Respond in a courteous manner to all guest questions, complaints, and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Operation of heavy machinery.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in 1 or more of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Carpentry.
• Hotel experience preferred.
• Climbing, reading, standing, walking, and routinely lifting 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to receive instructions and communicate progress of work assignments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences, such as effectively communicating with supervisors, coworkers, public etc.

Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No

Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? No

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