The Engineering and Maintenance Division

     A hotel's engineering and maintenance division is responsible for maintaining the appearance of the interior and exterior of the property and keeping its equipment operational . This division is also typically responsible for swimming pool sanitation and the landscaping and upkeep of the property's grounds. Some hotels, however, staff a grounds division or an outdoor and recreation division to perform these and other tasks. Not all engineering and maintenance work can be handled by the hotel's staff. Often, problem or projects require outside contracting.

     The housekeeping department works closely with the engineering and maintenance division to ensure that proper preventive maintenance procedures are carried out effectively. Since daily cleaning duties require that housekeeping personnel enter almost every guestroom every day, the housekeeping  department is in a position to identify maintenance needs and initiate work orders the engineering.