Maintenance Engineer

BLURB & BENEFITS

DoubleTree by Hilton – Downtown South Bend

Join the team at the iconic DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown South Bend, a 291-room hotel currently undergoing an exciting, full-scale renovation. We're looking for a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician who thrives in a hands-on environment and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly. As part of our engineering team, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the comfort, safety, and appearance of a newly refreshed property that’s at the heart of South Bend’s hospitality scene. Be a part of something big—where your work supports a hotel that blends classic charm with modern upgrades, and your career has room to grow.

***Currently under renovation

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Be Part of a Transformation: Work at a property undergoing a full renovation—gain valuable experience supporting a high-impact project.

• Team Hilton: Join one of the most recognized names in hospitality, with world-class training and support.

• Room for Growth: Opportunities to advance within the hotel or the Hilton network worldwide.

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive package including health insurance, PTO, and hotel discounts.

• Daily Variety: No two days are the same—you’ll tackle everything from HVAC systems and plumbing to carpentry and guest room repairs.

• Positive Culture: Work in a collaborative, supportive team environment that values your skills and initiative.

• Downtown Location: Convenient access to South Bend’s dining, entertainment, and public transportation.

• Read, write and understand English. 
• Experience of 2-5 years preferred in commercial or institutional maintenance environment. 
• HVAC or plumbing or electrical skills. 
• Light carpentry and knowledge of paint and wallpaper. 
• Certification in pool operation preferred. 
• Meet minimum age requirements of jurisdiction. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with public and other employees. 
• Valid driver's license preferred. 
• Preventive maintenance background preferred. 
• No employee will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others. 

Physical requirements:

• Long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects
• Ability to stand during entire shift.

Mental requirements:

• Professionally deal with difficult situations/people.
• Meet deadlines as required. 
• Meet multiple priorities of business demands. 
• Adjust to schedule changes, cover shifts on short notice. 
• Need to work a variety of hours, varied tasks under varied conditions. 
• Must change pace as business demands.
• Similar motions used to repair equipment.

Duties & Functions

Essential:

• Adhere to all work order policies and procedures. 
• Communicate parts and materials needs to supervisor in a timely manner. 
• Inform supervisor on job and project status. 
• Keep adequate parts, materials and supplies on supply cart. 
• Maintain and repair all equipment in laundry, kitchen, guestrooms, convention areas and public space. Repair refrigeration, plumbing and electrical fixtures in guest rooms, kitchen or laundry to manufacturer's specifications. 
• Maintain work areas clean and organized. 
• Monitor life safety systems and respond to alerts as necessary. 
• Maintain and repair carpet, wall covering, furniture, painted surfaces, change burned out light bulbs and other cosmetic repairs in guest rooms, tower, convention area, public areas and as assigned, preventive maintenance. 
• Report all unsafe conditions immediately. 
• Clean and treat all food and beverage floor drains with enzymes weekly. 
• Complete other duties assigned by supervisor to include cross training. 
• Maintain chemical levels in automatic mechanical systems. 
• Maintain electrical carts. 
• Repair irrigation or sprinkler systems. 
• Attend all mandatory meetings. 
• Fill key list orders. 
• Make nametags and signs. 
• Remove and install water heater.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. A participant in E-Verify – We verify the employment eligibility of all new hires through the E-Verify system.