Engineer Third Shift

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Description Position Summary

The Third Shift Engineer is responsible for maintaining the hotel's physical condition, responding to guest and housekeeping maintenance requests, completing preventive maintenance, and ensuring the property remains safe, clean, and in good working order. This position plays an important role in maintaining guest satisfaction by addressing maintenance concerns promptly and completing assigned projects during overnight hours with minimal disruption to hotel operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, dependable individual who can work independently, prioritize tasks, and perform a variety of maintenance duties throughout the hotel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Guest Room and Housekeeping Support

Respond promptly to housekeeping maintenance calls, including plumbing issues, lighting problems, temperature concerns, damaged fixtures, and other room deficiencies.

Assist housekeeping with maintenance-related requests to help ensure guest rooms are clean, functional, and ready for occupancy.

Complete minor repairs in guest rooms, bathrooms, corridors, and public areas.

Inspect reported room deficiencies and communicate any issues requiring additional repairs or rooms-out-of-order status to the appropriate manager.

Follow up on completed work to ensure rooms meet hotel quality standards.

2. Preventive Maintenance (PM)

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on guest rooms, meeting spaces, public areas, and back-of-house facilities.

Complete assigned room PMs, including inspecting HVAC units, plumbing fixtures, drains, lighting, electrical outlets, doors, locks, furniture, walls, ceilings, and bathroom fixtures.

Identify and report maintenance issues before they become larger problems.

Document completed PMs, repairs, and outstanding deficiencies according to hotel procedures.

Maintain accurate records of maintenance work completed during the shift.

3. Painting and Property Appearance

Perform touch-up painting and minor drywall repairs in guest rooms, hallways, meeting rooms, and public spaces.

Repair scuffs, scratches, holes, and other cosmetic deficiencies as needed.

Maintain the appearance of walls, doors, trim, baseboards, and other painted surfaces.

Complete assigned painting projects during overnight hours to minimize disruption to guests.

Ensure work areas are properly cleaned and restored after each project.

4. General Engineering and Maintenance

Perform routine repairs involving plumbing, electrical components, HVAC systems, doors, locks, furniture, fixtures, and general building maintenance within the employee's training and authorization.

Replace light bulbs, repair loose hardware, unclog drains, address minor leaks, and complete other routine maintenance tasks.

Inspect public areas and back-of-house spaces for maintenance, safety, and appearance concerns.

Assist with maintenance of kitchen equipment, meeting room setups, laundry equipment, and other hotel systems as assigned.

Maintain engineering tools, equipment, and work spaces in an organized and safe condition.

Assist with larger maintenance projects and special assignments as directed by the Chief Engineer.

5. Overnight Property Inspections and Safety

Conduct routine inspections of assigned areas to identify maintenance concerns, potential hazards, and property deficiencies.

Respond to maintenance emergencies and assist with urgent building issues during the overnight shift.

Report unusual conditions, water leaks, equipment failures, security concerns, and safety hazards promptly.

Follow hotel emergency procedures and applicable safety requirements.

Use proper personal protective equipment and follow established procedures when handling tools, chemicals, ladders, and equipment.

Never perform electrical, HVAC, or other specialized work beyond authorized training and qualifications.

6. Communication and Shift Responsibilities

Communicate outstanding maintenance issues, completed repairs, and follow-up requirements to the Chief Engineer and incoming engineering staff.

Maintain a written or electronic log of maintenance calls, room PMs, inspections, and projects completed during the shift.

Coordinate with the front desk and housekeeping teams regarding room access, guest…