Maintenance Engineer in Bozeman, Montana at Generation Hospitality

About Generation Hospitality

As a recognized leader in the hospitality industry, Generation Hospitality Group brings unparalleled expertise in marketing, sales, operations and revenue management.

About The Role

As a Maintenance Engineer in our Engineering department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of our facilities, equipment, and systems. This hourly, full-time position is hands-on and fast-paced, requiring strong technical skills, practical problem-solving, and a commitment to minimizing downtime. You will work closely with operations, production, and other engineering team members to perform preventive and corrective maintenance, implement improvements, and support continuous operation of our assets. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working with both mechanical and electrical systems in an industrial or commercial environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and facility systems according to established schedules and standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, diagnose root causes, and implement timely repairs to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Inspect, test, and calibrate equipment and systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation.
• Document all maintenance activities, including work performed, parts used, and time spent, using the company’s maintenance management system.
• Collaborate with production, operations, and engineering teams to prioritize maintenance tasks and support daily operational needs.
• Assist in the installation, commissioning, and modification of machinery, equipment, and building systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, performance, and energy efficiency, and propose solutions or upgrades.
• Follow and enforce safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and regulatory standards while performing all work.
• Support vendor and contractor activities on-site, ensuring work quality, safety compliance, and proper handover documentation.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment, including maintenance shop areas, tools, and spare parts storage.
• Participate in an on-call rotation or shift schedule as needed to support 24/7 operations or urgent maintenance requests.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a maintenance, industrial, facilities, or plant engineering role, or a closely related technical position.
• Solid working knowledge of mechanical systems (e.g., pumps, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of electrical systems and controls, including safe work practices around electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals, schematics, drawings, and work orders.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and common diagnostic instruments used in maintenance and repair work.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions under time pressure.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, including adherence to lockout/tagout and other safety procedures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to use maintenance management systems or digital work order tools.
• Physical ability to perform the demands of the role, including standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, lifting moderate weights, and working in various environmental conditions.
• Flexibility to work an hourly, full-time schedule, which may include shifts, overtime, weekends, or on-call coverage as required by operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training, apprenticeship, or certification in a relevant trade or engineering discipline is a plus.