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Maintenance Engineer

Tru by Hilton
Tru by Hilton Salary
Columbia, SC Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

As a member of the property maintenance team, the Maintenance Engineer is accountable for the proper workings of the hotel. From overseeing plumbing and electrics to HVAC and pool maintenance, you assist and supervise general facilities upkeep. The Maintenance Engineer reports to the General Manager and is responsible for maintaining the highest level of quality work to ensure minimal disruption to guests. You have experience in construction trades such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, basic heating and air conditioning, swimming pool maintenance, painting, caulking, and any similar skills. Your job is to help keep your team and guests happy.


A Day in the Life:

• You will work independently and monitor the operations and functions of the interior and exterior areas of the property.

• You will follow the guidelines established by Hilton Hotels in a manner that offers continued protection of the company’s assets, associates, and guests.

• You will promote enhanced guest satisfaction.

• You will perform various engineering skills and construction trades.

• You may train others in engineering skills and construction trades.

• You will interact with employees and guests, and you will display sufficient communication skills when communicating in any form.

• You will help promote a collaborative, proactive, and interactive environment with other associates of the hotel.


REQUIREMENTS

  • 3 years’ minimum experience in a maintenance-type position
  • The ability to communicate operational activities, priorities, and problems with management and supervisors
  • Knowledge of common causes of equipment malfunction
  • The ability to repair and replace basic heating and air conditioner systems
  • The ability to perform basic painting and caulking skills
  • The ability to use standard hand tools (wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, electricity measurements, etc.)
  • Knowledge of preventative maintenance methods and techniques for maintaining equipment
  • The ability to perform tests to check for normal operation of the hotel’s equipment
  • Previous hotel experience (highly desired)


Salary : $18 - $24

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