What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Maintenance Engineer position at Garner, Brookings SD?
The Garner Hotel in Brookings is looking for an energetic, dependable professional who is ready to take the next step in their career as a Full-Time Maintenance Engineer.
Our hotel offers a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where attention to detail, problem-solving, and exceptional guest service are essential. The Maintenance Engineer will help ensure our property, guest rooms, and public areas are safe, comfortable, clean, and operating at the highest standards.
This position will participate in our preventative maintenance program, respond promptly to guest and team member requests, troubleshoot and repair building systems and equipment, and perform other maintenance duties as assigned.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is motivated to provide an exceptional guest experience and superior customer service.
- Has previous experience in hotel, residential, apartment, commercial, or retail maintenance.
- Has working knowledge of hotel electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and building systems.
- Has hands-on experience with general building or hotel maintenance.
- Can confidently perform a variety of maintenance tasks, including:
- Plumbing repairs
- Basic electrical repairs
- Painting and drywall repairs
- Furniture and fixture repairs
- General building and guest room maintenance
- Takes pride in completing work accurately, efficiently, and within established timeframes.
- Is a team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision.
- Enjoys identifying, anticipating, and solving problems by listening carefully and understanding the needs of guests and team members.
- Maintains a professional appearance and takes pride in representing the hotel.
- Understands the importance of safety, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities & Preventative Maintenance
- Perform scheduled preventative maintenance in guest rooms, meeting rooms, and public areas.
- Inspect and maintain guest room furniture, fixtures, appliances, and equipment.
- Flip and inspect mattresses and box springs and assemble or repair bed frames as needed.
- Perform touch-up painting and furniture repairs.
- Inspect and replace light fixtures and bulbs as needed.
- Inspect and repair grout and caulking.
- Ensure all necessary hardware and room components are present and in good working condition.
Guest Room & General Maintenance
- Maintain, repair, and clean guest rooms in accordance with property preventative maintenance procedures and hotel standards.
- Complete minor repairs such as tightening loose toilet seats, replacing light bulbs, patching holes, and repairing fixtures.
- Respond promptly and professionally to guest maintenance requests.
- Identify and address maintenance concerns before they become larger issues.
- Immediately report serious maintenance problems, unusual findings, safety hazards, or equipment concerns to the appropriate manager or supervisor.
- Perform additional maintenance and engineering duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-Time
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Discount
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
If you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, helping others, and taking pride in maintaining a high-quality hotel environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $19