Engineer - Long Island/Huntington Hilton Melville, NY

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HOTEL ENGINEER / MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN Hilton Long Island/Huntington Melville, New York KEEP THE HOTEL RUNNING. PROTECT THE PROPERTY. SUPPORT THE GUEST EXPERIENCE. Hilton Long Island/Huntington is seeking a skilled, dependable and service-minded Hotel Engineer/Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team. The Hotel Engineer is responsible for maintaining guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces and building systems in safe, attractive and reliable condition. This is a hands-on role for someone who can troubleshoot problems, complete repairs efficiently and respond professionally to guest and operational needs. The ideal candidate has broad maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills and a preventive-maintenance mindset. WHAT YOU’LL DO Perform routine maintenance and repairs throughout guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces and back-of-house areas. Troubleshoot and repair basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting and mechanical issues. Respond promptly and professionally to guest-room maintenance requests. Complete preventive-maintenance inspections and assigned work orders. Inspect equipment and building systems to identify concerns before they become failures. Repair or replace fixtures, hardware, locks, lighting, outlets and other hotel components. Assist with heating, cooling, ventilation and domestic water systems. Support the maintenance of pools, fitness facilities and other hotel amenities as assigned. Coordinate with Front Office and Housekeeping to minimize room downtime. Maintain accurate work-order, inspection and preventive-maintenance records. Monitor equipment, utility use and physical-plant conditions. Keep tools, equipment, mechanical rooms and work areas clean, organized and secure. Follow established lockout/tagout and safe-work procedures. Assist with fire and life-safety inspections, testing and documentation. Respond to alarms, leaks, outages and other hotel emergencies. Support snow removal, grounds maintenance and exterior inspections when required. Communicate repair status, parts needs and recurring concerns to Engineering leadership. Assist vendors and contractors working on hotel property. Protect hotel assets and immediately report unsafe conditions or significant equipment concerns. Perform other Engineering and property-maintenance duties as assigned. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Previous hotel, commercial-building, apartment, facility or property-maintenance experience preferred. Working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry and general repairs. Ability to diagnose problems and complete repairs safely and efficiently. Preventive-maintenance experience strongly preferred. Hotel or major-brand experience is a plus but not required. HVAC, EPA, pool-operator or other technical certifications are a plus. Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills. Professional and courteous approach when working in occupied guest areas. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, ladders and maintenance equipment. Valid driver’s license may be required. High school diploma, trade-school training or equivalent experience preferred. Reliable attendance and punctuality. Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays and on-call shifts based on hotel needs. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb and work in confined or elevated areas. Ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions. Ability to safely climb and work from ladders. WHAT WE OFFER Competitive hourly compensation Overtime eligibility Medical, dental and vision insurance for eligible employees 401(k) Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees Employee assistance program Hilton team-member travel discounts Training and professional-development opportunities Career growth across the Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions portfolio If you take pride in solving problems, protecting the property and keeping hotel operations running smoothly, we invite you to apply. Hilton Long Island/Huntington 598 Broadhollow Road Melville, New York 11747 Managed by Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC PREVENT. REPAIR. PROTECT. Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.