Hotel Engineer

About the role

The Engineer manages the maintenance and repair of the hotel buildings, grounds and contents in a cost-effective way, ensuring the efficient and safe operation of all plant and equipment. The role assists in supervising repairs, maintenance and new installations, keeps safety operations running smoothly and helps solve problems guests encounter. You will also lead team shift operations.

Key responsibilities

• System maintenance and checks: inspect plant rooms, mechanical and electrical systems and equipment daily, and address issues and their root causes
• Emergency procedures, complex technical challenges and smooth shift handovers
• Coordinate external contractors, evaluate job quotes, manage material and tool inventory and track work requests
• Direct daily shift tasks, set service standards and communicate between engineering sub-teams and leadership
• Train, mentor and evaluate team members, and manage attendance, shift rosters and performance logs
• Monitor utility logs and help implement energy-saving initiatives
• Enforce health, safety and hygiene standards so the hotel passes quarterly and bi-annual audits
• Manage material inventory and control work costs without compromising safety or service quality

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience in the same position, or 5 years of supervisory experience in a 4/5-star hotel
• Proficiency in English to meet business needs
• Knowledge of hotel electrical and mechanical systems, and familiarity with hotel engineering equipment maintenance and repairs
• Strong communication and coordination skills