Maintenance Engineer II

About the role

Delano Miami Beach, a luxury hotel with 171 rooms, is hiring a Maintenance Engineer II. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Engineering, the engineer maintains and repairs all building equipment, systems and components, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture and finishes, keeping the property safe and well maintained.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance, including repairs, painting and upkeep of 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 delivering and installing new equipment such as TVs, mattresses and furniture.
• Maintain the physical structure of the hotel, including 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; team members may also be asked to carry out related tasks on a routine basis.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in building maintenance or engineering, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and general repairs in a hotel, resort or similar setting.
• Knowledge of carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC and mechanical repairs.
• Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, OSHA standards and proper use of PPE.
• Physical ability to lift, climb and work in confined spaces; neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.

Required skills

• Skilled troubleshooting and repair of electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, motors, pumps and HVAC equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and accurate maintenance logs.
• Hand and power tool skills, basic computer skills for work orders and logging.
• Problem-solving, communication and prioritization under pressure.