Engineering Technician

About the role

The Engineering Technician is responsible for responding to guest repair requests and maintaining the hotel’s facilities. Working independently with minimal supervision, you will ensure all mechanical, electrical, plumbing and other systems operate safely and efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Attend to guest repair requests and communicate resolutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance, cleaning and lubrication of tools and equipment.
• Inspect tools, equipment and machines visually and conduct routine checks.
• Identify and operate shut‑off valves for equipment and building systems.
• Maintain inventory, requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Document daily activities and hand over information to subsequent shifts.
• Execute mid‑level troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Use lockout/tagout procedures before any maintenance work.
• Assist with painting, drywall repair, carpentry, and surface preparation.
• Perform Engineer on Duty duties, including rounds and readings.

Required profile

• Ability to work with little supervision and communicate effectively with guests.
• Commitment to follow safety, security and company policies.
• Willingness to train and mentor junior engineers.

Required skills

• Air‑conditioning and refrigeration
• Electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems
• Pneumatic/electronic controls
• Carpentry, finish work and kitchen equipment maintenance
• Vehicle maintenance and energy‑conservation practices
• Use of hand and power tools, lockout/tagout
• Preventive‑maintenance software and energy‑management programs
• Repair of PVC copper pipe (including soldering)
• Pump and motor replacement, toilet plunging and drain unclogging
• Electrical repairs such as lamps, switches, outlets and TV programming
• Painting, minor drywall and wood‑trim repair, light‑bulb and A/C filter replacement