Maintenance Engineer

Homelike comfort meets modern convenience at Fairfield Inn & Suites Marshall. Our extended-stay hotel places you near popular destinations, including Josey Ranch, the U.S. Federal Courthouse, East Texas Baptist University, Wiley College and Jefferson, Texas. Relax in our spacious rooms and suites featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, luxurious bedding, ergonomic workstations and mini-refrigerators. Wake up refreshed and head to our free breakfast buffet to enjoy a variety of healthy and hearty breakfast items. Our 24-hour convenience store, The Market, is the perfect place to stop when you need to grab a quick snack or beverage. Visit our fitness center which features free weights and cardio equipment. Business travelers can reserve our event space to host a board meeting near downtown. At Fairfield Inn & Suites Marshall, you're our top priority. Ask us about The Fairfield 100% Guarantee, where we promise you'll be satisfied or we'll make it right. That's our commitment to you

Exciting opportunity to join our hotel as a maintenance engineer.

The Hotel Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the upkeep and repair of a hotel's physical plant, including its equipment,systems, and grounds. They ensure a safe and comfortable environment for guests and staff by performing preventative maintenance, responding to maintenance requests, and addressing emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs onvarious systems like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical.
• Implementing and managing a preventative maintenance programto minimize equipment downtime and extend the lifespan of hotel assets.
• Responding promptly and effectively to emergency situations such as power outages, plumbing leaks, and equipment failures.
• Addressing and resolving guest maintenance requestsefficiently and courteously.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities adhere to safetyregulations and protocols.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities,including repairs, inspections, and replacements.
• Working with other departments, such as housekeeping andsecurity, to ensure smooth hotel operations.
• Diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in various hotelequipment and systems.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of maintenanceprojects, including renovations and installations.

Skills and Qualifications:

TechnicalSkills: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbings ystems, as well as HVAC and refrigeration.

Problem-Solving: Abilityto troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues effectively.

Communication: Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills to interact with guests and staff.

PhysicalStamina: Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting andcarrying equipment.

SafetyAwareness: Thorough understanding of safety regulations andprocedures.

Attention toDetail: Ability to pay close attention to detail when performinginspections and repairs.

At GF we believe that people are the key to our success.We offer health insurance, paid time off, ongoing learning opportunities,competitive compensation plus a great culture.

GF Hotels & Resorts is an award-winning full-service ownership and management company that specializes in hotels, resorts, golf courses, and other related hospitality assets. Since its founding in 1988, GFhas operated over 800 properties in 46 states. GF's expertise includes but isnot limited to Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage, Revenue Strategy,Information Technology, Human Resources and a complete Accounting System.Currently, GF partners with Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Choice, Wyndham, BestWestern, among others, as well as individual properties. With its award-winning approach to maximizing guest satisfaction, GF has been recognized as one of the top management companies in the industry.