Maintenance Engineer I

About the role

Delano Miami Beach, a luxury hotel with 171 rooms, food and beverage concepts and a walk-in pool, is hiring a Maintenance Engineer I. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering, the engineer supports day-to-day maintenance and operational integrity through routine repairs, preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting across guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance, including repairs and painting, in guest rooms, public areas and back-of-house spaces
• Install, replace and repair lighting fixtures, bulbs and electrical wiring
• Inspect and test machinery and equipment, diagnose issues and repair defective parts
• Assist in delivery and installation of new equipment such as TVs, mattresses and furniture
• Maintain walls, floors, doors and windows
• Troubleshoot and repair commercial kitchen equipment
• Carry out preventive maintenance and document all activities in maintenance logs
• Respond promptly to guest and departmental requests and to emergencies such as fires and power outages
• Communicate with supervisors and management on projects, repairs and safety issues, and take part in training sessions
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors; lateral service is expected in the spirit of exceptional guest service

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous hotel maintenance, facilities or related technical experience preferred
• Physical capability for manual labor, including lifting, climbing and working in confined spaces
• Neat, clean and well-groomed appearance; uniform guidelines explained by the supervisor

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of building maintenance, painting, HVAC and general repairs
• Safe use of hand and power tools
• Reading technical manuals, blueprints and schematics
• Preventive maintenance procedures and accurate maintenance logs
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment repair
• Basic computer skills for logging work and managing work orders