Lead Engineer

The Keefer House Hotel Maintenance Technician ensures our 34-room boutique hotel, restaurant, and bar remain in pristine, fully functional condition. This role combines technical hands-on repair work with hospitality-driven guest service. You will manage everything from luxury guest room touch-ups to preventative maintenance on commercial kitchen refrigeration and bar systems.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Rooms & Public Spaces

• Rapid Response: Resolve guest room plumbing, lighting, and tech issues quickly to ensure a seamless visitor experience.
• Aesthetic Maintenance: Perform detailed drywall patching, painting, and high-end finish carpentry to preserve the boutique design.
• HVAC Management: Service individual room PTAC/VTAC units and smart thermostats to maintain guest comfort.

Restaurant & Bar Operations

• Kitchen Equipment: Perform basic troubleshooting on commercial refrigerators, ice machines, dishwashers, and cooking lines.
• Bar Infrastructure: Maintain draft beer lines, glycol cooling systems, and under-bar glass washers to prevent service delays.
• Safety Compliance: Inspect grease traps, hood ventilation systems, and emergency exits to comply with local health codes.

Property Infrastructure

• Facility Systems: Monitor central water heaters and electrical breaker panels.
• Vendor Coordination: Escalate complex HVAC or structural issues to specialized external contractors when necessary.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of facilities maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or full-service restaurant environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong foundation in commercial plumbing, electrical systems, and appliance repair.
• Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and on-call availability for facility emergencies.

Physical Demands

• Stamina: Standing, walking, and climbing ladders throughout an 8-hour shift.
• Strength: Ability to safely lift and move tools or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $20-25/per hour depending on experience
• Retirement: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Health Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays and vacation days.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person