General Maintenance Engineer

Hilton Sandestin Beach prides itself on providing each guest with the very best service.  To do this, we must attract and retain only the very best team members to join us on our very special and singular journey.  While our guests are the lifeblood of our business, our team members are the heart and soul that allows our hotel to thrive. Working with Hilton Sandestin Beach means working with a group of leaders committed to your success and your future.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Free daily meal service (lunch or dinner)
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Essential Functions:

• Inspect and repair guest rooms, public space and back of the house areas. 

• Ability to repair, touch up or replace light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters,paint, furniture, wall covering, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous repairs. This requires the individual to visually inspect and detect items needing repair and requires a considerable knowledge of a wide variety of maintenance trades.

• Basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry and mechanical experience is used frequently on the job. Performing these duties requires experience in using basic hand and power tools and the ability to stoop, kneel, grasp, lift, push and pull weights up to 80 lbs., climb ladders up to 30 feet high and reach in all directions, oftentimes overhead.

• Detailed record keeping in English is required for logs and inspection sheets.

Supportive Functions:

• Maintain inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.

• Report major repairs and items which cannot be repaired to the dispatcher for further action and if necessary, place a room out of order.

• Due to the nature of the business the individual may be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor, such as making props or cleaning of the workshop.

Specific Job Knowledge, Skill and Ability:

• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.

• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.

• Skill in the use of related tools (including both hand and electric tools).

• Basic English language communication and mathematical skills in order to communicate with co-workers, fully comprehend job assignments and perform accurate simple arithmetic functions.

• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping and kneeling.

• Ability to push and pull objects or materials weighing up to 100 lbs.

• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, working at heights up to approximately 30 feet, for extended periods of time, with the ability to reach, oftentimes overhead.

• Ability to grasp, lift or carry items weighing up to 50 lbs., occasionally waist high.

• Ability to deal with a number of problems requiring initiative and good judgment.

• Ability to move and work throughout the hotel for the duration of the shift.

Experience:

• Basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry.

Other:

Due to the seasonal and business nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules and hours to reflect the staffing needs of the hotel.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.