Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Position Engineer

Holywater is looking for a skilled engineer toperform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, and guide repairs for the building.

Holywater NOLAis a dining, drinking, and events destination in the heart of New Orleans.

622 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

$25 - $35 / Hour Depending on Experience

Weekday and potentially weekend shifts available

Engineers keep our venues, vessels, and properties safe, functional, and guest-ready across every market we operate. Working within the Engineering, Facilities & Marine function, they perform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair across the full portfolio — restaurants and event spaces, historic vessels, seasonal and outdoor operations, and residential and real estate assets. They support the life-safety and compliance program, keep vendor-serviced systems running, and help bring new and renovated spaces across the finish line.

Their work protects daily operations, regulatory standing, and the standard of appearance guests expect.

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and safety checks across land-based venues, vessels, and properties — restaurant and bar equipment, refrigeration, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), plumbing (hot water, pumps, toilets, sinks, drains), and electrical systems
• Complete repairs and small build-outs using basic carpentry, drywall, and finish skills
• Paint, seal, and finish buildings, vessels, fixtures, and furniture
• Maintain small engines and outboard motors; support vessel readiness for daily operation and shipyard periods
• Support the life-safety and compliance program: confirm fire extinguishers, alarms (fire and burglar), cameras, grease traps, and life-safety systems are serviced and functional, and elevate deficiencies promptly
• Escort and support specialty vendors on site and verify completed vendor work meets standard
• Execute work orders through the work-order system; identify and source parts; communicate repair status and timelines to operations and management
• Perform seasonal setup and breakdown, preventive maintenance cycles, pressure washing, and deep cleaning
• Available to work evenings, with 1–2 weekend rotations per month, and respond to facility emergencies as scheduled

• 3+ years of skilled trade or all-around facilities/maintenance experience across multiple systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry)
• Experience in the operation, construction, or management of facilities, restaurants, vessels, or small craft
• Boat-handling experience and familiarity with nautical terminology for marine‑assigned roles (Captain’s License or USCG (United States Coast Guard) credentials a plus)
• Working knowledge of building and life-safety systems and the discipline to document and report on them
• Strong communication, highly organized, and able to prioritize and manage time in a fast‑paced, multi‑venue environment
• Comfortable coordinating with outside vendors and trades
• Provides own basic hand and handheld power tools

• Able to lift 50+ lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Work in cold, heat, and all outdoor weather conditions
• Comfortable working on and around vessels and open water
• Comfortable at heights, in confined spaces, and around mechanical and electrical systems

• Paid Safe and Sick Leave - New Orleans
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discount

We were raised in the hospitality industry and have come to believe that the highest calling is treating people well, making them feel at home, and communing over good food and drinks. It brings us all together.

We believe everyone should work in…