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MCR Hotels

Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

$15.45 - $16/hr

Hotel Knowledge: Strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities. * Events ... Engineer, Role Specific Duties and Expectations Other Duties and Expectations * Repair Requests:

MCR Hotels

Engineer

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$19/hr

Hotel Knowledge: Strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities. * Events ... Engineer, Role Specific Duties and Expectations Other Duties and Expectations * Repair Requests:

mcr

Engineer

Tucson, AZ · On-site

Hotel Knowledge: Strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities. * Events ... Engineer, Role Specific Duties and Expectations Other Duties and Expectations * Repair Requests:

mcr

Engineer

Avondale, AZ · On-site

Hotel Knowledge: Strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities. * Events ... Engineer, Role Specific Duties and Expectations Other Duties and Expectations * Repair Requests:

Remington Hotels

Area Chief Engineer

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Making sure the hotel is in great working order! Works to meet all operational standards related to the Engineering Department. * Conduct walk-throughs and assessment of maintenance and operation of ...

Crescent

Hotel Chief Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$65K/yr

As Chief Engineer your main tasks will be to supervise the implementation of all property and ... You will be responsible for the preventative maintenance and repair of the hotel's mechanical ...

Everhome Glendale

Chief Engineer

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Chief Engineer Location: Everhome Suites Glendale Arizona Job Type: Full Time Pay: $21-23/hour As ... Overseeing and managing hotel maintenance. * Conducting routine inspections and implementing ...

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How much do hotel engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for hotel engineer in Arizona is $23.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $21.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hotel engineer?

A hotel engineer is in charge of maintenance for a hotel. As a hotel engineer, it’s your job to troubleshoot and repair hotel equipment, facilities, and systems (including HVAC and electrical). Your job duties include performing preventative maintenance, making regular inspections, coordinating the maintenance staff, diagnosing potential problems, and staying within budget. It is also your responsibility to train new hires, select the right contractors for projects, and ensure the hotel meets all building codes and regulations. Most employers prefer relevant work experience over a formal college education.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hotel engineer, and why are they important?

A Hotel Engineer requires a solid understanding of building systems, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance, often backed by a technical diploma or relevant certifications. Familiarity with building management systems (BMS), preventive maintenance software, and specific trade licenses (such as HVAC or electrical) is typically expected. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication enhance teamwork and guest satisfaction. These skills are crucial for maintaining a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for guests and staff while minimizing operational disruptions.

What are the typical daily challenges faced by a hotel engineer, and how are they addressed?

Hotel Engineers often encounter challenges such as responding to unexpected equipment malfunctions, maintaining guest comfort during peak occupancy, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. They regularly prioritize urgent repairs, conduct preventive maintenance, and coordinate with housekeeping or front desk teams to minimize disruptions. Effective communication, adaptability, and a proactive maintenance schedule are key strategies for overcoming these challenges and ensuring smooth hotel operations.

What does a hotel engineer do?

A hotel engineer is responsible for maintaining and repairing the building's mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure smooth operation. They perform routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, and may handle emergency repairs, often working on a flexible schedule. Certification in facilities management or technical trades is common for this role.

What is the difference between Hotel Engineer vs Maintenance Technician?

AspectHotel EngineerMaintenance Technician
CertificationsHVAC, electrical, plumbing licensesGeneral maintenance, HVAC, electrical certifications
Work EnvironmentHotels, resorts, hospitality facilitiesVarious settings including commercial, residential, industrial
Job ResponsibilitiesOversee building systems, repairs, preventive maintenancePerform repairs, installations, routine maintenance
Industry UsageCommonly employed in hospitality industryUsed across multiple industries including hospitality

Hotel Engineers focus on maintaining and managing building systems specific to hotels, ensuring guest comfort and safety. Maintenance Technicians perform general repairs and maintenance across various settings. While both roles require technical skills and certifications, Hotel Engineers typically have specialized knowledge related to hotel operations, making them more suited for hospitality environments.

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Engineer

MCR Hotels

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$15.45 - $16/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Tucson TownePlace by Marriot
SECTION ONE: MCR Universal Role Standards
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CLEANLINESS and FRIENDLINESS!
The MCR standard is to provide clean, friendly, well-organized and safe hotels for our guests.
AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
  • Happy Guests
  • Spotless Cleanliness
  • Product Consistency & Quality
  • Teamwork

Duties and Expectations
1. Happy Guests
  • Guest Relations: Greet guests happily upon arrival and throughout their stay with a smile.
  • Name Use: Use the guests' names whenever possible, ensuring they feel properly welcomed.
  • Guest Satisfaction: All Team Members work together to contribute to great guest satisfaction scores.
  • Recovery: Ability to handle challenging guest situations with hospitality and a sense of urgency.
  • Hotel Knowledge: Strong knowledge of all features of the hotel facility and amenities.
  • Events: Awareness and support for all groups and events at the hotel.
  • Technology: Understanding of relevant technology for each role.
  • Phone Etiquette: Answer all incoming calls with friendly service using the approved greeting.

2. Spotless Cleanliness
  • Sparkling Clean Workspaces: All areas, both front and back of the house, should be kept clean and well-organized.
  • Pitching In: Cleanliness is a team effort! Everyone may expect to pitch in to clean guest rooms and public spaces as needed, to ensure the hotel is well-organized and safe.
  • Hospitality While Cleaning: Always greet every guest happily with a smile, by name if possible, while cleaning.

3. Product Consistency & Quality
  • Checklists to 100% Accuracy: All operational checklists are completed accurately and at the designated times, every shift.
  • Shift Handover Reports: Handover reports must be accurate and on time, for effective shift-to-shift communication.
  • Flawless Uniform: All Team Members must wear a clean, approved uniform and be well-groomed per the Team Member Handbook, while wearing a nametag and smiling at all times.

4. Teamwork
  • Communication: Communication between Team Members should be clear, honest, and professional.
  • Can Do Attitude: Willing to stretch beyond traditional role to meet the needs of the business and MCR's guests.
  • Collaboration: All Team Members at all levels must be committed to working together to create a welcoming environment for guests and an effective, positive workplace.

SECTION TWO: Engineer, Role Specific Duties and Expectations
Other Duties and Expectations
  • Repair Requests: Respond to all requests from guests for general repairs when requested, confirm and document completion through the electronic work order platform.
  • Preventative Maintenance Process: All room and public space Preventative Maintenance work should be kept up to date and on schedule in accordance with the hotel provided PM Program.
  • Safety and Health Codes: Ensure all safety measures are followed in accordance with your approved work checklist. Ensure that pool and spa follow area health codes. Report any emergency or life safety concerns to your immediate supervisor and General Manager. Respond to emergency situations using information contained in Material Safety Data sheets.
  • Full Property Walks: Conducted, at minimum, at the beginning and end of your scheduled shift. Any maintenance needs should be noted, documented and completed.
  • Maintenance Area Upkeep: All maintenance areas should be kept clean and well-organized during shift and prior to departure.

SECTION THREE: Success Metrics
Happy Guests
  • Management Performance Ratings
  • Guest Satisfaction Scores/Intent to Return

Spotless Cleanliness
  • GM/AGM Spot Checks
  • Leadership Walk-throughs (RVP, etc.)
  • Guest Ratings/Reviews

Product Consistency & Quality
  • Checklist Tracking
  • Management Performance Ratings
  • Guest Ratings

Teamwork
  • Management Performance Ratings

SECTION FOUR: Qualifications & Requirements
Qualifications & Requirements:
  • Technical, Trade or Vocational school degree preferred.
  • Work Experience: At least 2 years of work-related experience in a commercial facility, hospitality or related field preferred.
  • Can-Do Attitude: Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to Follow Guidelines: Must be able to understand and follow established guidelines and procedures.
  • Handle Pace and Pressure: Must work well in stressful, high-pressure situations.
  • Listening, Conflict Resolution: Must be effective at listening to, understanding, clarifying, and resolving the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
  • Communication Skills: Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
  • Hospitality and Guest Service: Must have a desire to serve all guests.
  • Age Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older to perform this job.
  • Schedule and Travel: Must be willing to work a varied schedule that may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based upon the demands of the hotel.
  • Clock-in/Out: Arrive and clock in on time for every shift worked and clock out at the scheduled shift ending time, unless otherwise directed by your immediate supervisor. Never work while off the clock.
  • Breaks: Clock in/out for breaks at the designated time on your schedule.
  • Call Outs: Provide sufficient notice as directed by your supervisor when calling out for a scheduled shift.

Physical Working Demands & Working Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to carry out physical working demands such as:
  • Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
  • Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
  • Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. Requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
  • Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to rest on one or both knees.
  • Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
  • Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
  • Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
  • Repetitive Motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to higher positions. Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Language + Reasoning Skills:
  • Read, write, understand and communicate with others effectively using the English language.

Note:
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.
Our Company
  • MCR is the 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator in the United States.
  • Founded in 2006, our company has offices in New York City, Dallas, Chicago, and Richmond, Virginia.
  • MCR has a $5.0 billion portfolio of 148 premium-branded hotels containing more than 22,000 guestrooms across 37 states and 106 cities.
  • MCR has more than 7,000 team members across the country and operates hotels under 9 Marriott brands, 8 Hilton brands and a number of unflagged independent hotels.
  • MCR was named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Travel Companies of 2020.
  • MCR is a three-time recipient of the Marriott Partnership Circle Award, the highest honor Marriott presents to its owner and franchise partners, and a recipient of the Hilton Legacy Award for Top Performer.
  • For the TWA Hotel at New York's JFK Airport, MCR won the Development of the Year (Full Service) Award at The Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), the Urban Land Institute New York Excellence in Hotel Development Award and the American Institute of Architects national Architecture Award, the highest honor given by the AIA

What we offer/What's in it for you?
  • Hotel Discounts
  • Weekly Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Options
  • Referral bonuses
  • Career advancement & upward mobility
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance- available after 30 days of employment for full-time team members

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