Maintenance Engineer
Job Description
Image Hotel Management is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to help keep the property running smoothly and looking its best in Grove City, OH. This onsite role supports the maintenance department by completing preventative work, addressing repairs, and coordinating key updates that keep rooms, public spaces, and equipment in reliable operating condition.
What you’ll do
- Maintain a professional personal appearance by wearing the proper uniform and name tag as prescribed by the hotel.
- Support the overall maintenance and upkeep of the property, including completing and documenting preventative maintenance programs for guestroom and public areas.
- Maintain a guest first approach and provide a friendly guest contact experience.
- Follow and support safety practices for both associates and guests, assisting with proper emergency and security procedures.
- Complete preventative maintenance for rooms, public areas, and other department programs in line with brand and hotel standards, including maintaining appropriate logs and rechecking rooms/suites before releasing to housekeeping/front office.
- Use and maintain knowledge of heating/cooling systems, voltage systems, wiring, and motors throughout the property.
- Ensure proper installation, repair, and maintenance of equipment and plumbing.
- Maintain a current inventory of supplies.
- Maintain hotel grounds, curb appeal, and building exteriors consistently.
- Operate a work order assignment program for completed and pending work orders, prioritize tasks, complete them in a timely manner, monitor deficiencies, and communicate completion to the requesting party when needed.
- Perform and document swimming pool and spa maintenance duties according to manufacturer specifications and local Health Department Regulations.
- Review purchase requests and monitor expenses to ensure budgeted goals are met or exceeded.
- Review outside contract services for departmental responsibilities with the hotel’s General Manager.
- Handle additional duties assigned by the hotel manager as necessary.
Independence, teamwork, and physical ability
- Work independently and establish priorities without direct supervision.
- Work as part of the hotel staff team while maintaining a can do attitude.
- Stand and walk for extended periods, lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and have mobility to bend, squat, and stretch during equipment inspection and repair.
Safety and emergency responsiveness
- Respond to emergencies, including after hours, and coordinate with corporate maintenance on special remodeling projects or capital expenditure needs.
- Conduct monthly safety inspections and assist with staff training on safety and emergency procedures (as part of the maintenance department responsibilities).
Skills and qualifications
- Possess overall maintenance knowledge and troubleshooting ability.
- Have skills in painting, HVAC, carpentry, equipment use, and tool usage.
The Maintenance Engineer must be able to work both independently and with others, including with vendors when responsibilities require outside support.