Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Florida

Maintenance Engineer jobs in Florida are active across a broad range of industries, with consistent demand in aerospace, hospitality, commercial real estate, and manufacturing at levels from entry technician through senior plant engineer. The largest concentrations of openings are in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa, where employers such as Lockheed Martin, Walt Disney World, and Honeywell maintain substantial operations. The most in-demand specialties in Florida include HVAC systems, predictive maintenance, and facilities engineering for large commercial and resort properties. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles84
Top employerDavidson Hospitality
Top cityMiami Beach, FL
Cities hiring46
Work type94% On-site
Top industryHospitality

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Hotel Maintenance / Technician / Engineer
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Hotel Maintenance / Technician / Engineer
Nova Inn Resort
Boynton Beach, Florida
Cloud & DevOps
Cloud Engineering
DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
On-Site

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Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
Maintenance Engineer
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Maintenance Engineer
Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club
Miami Beach, Florida
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades

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Macy's
Maintenance Engineer II, Ft Myers - Full Time
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Maintenance Engineer II, Ft Myers - Full Time
Macy's
Fort Myers, Florida
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$23 - $38/hr
EPA Refrigeration Certification
10,000+

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Macy's
Maintenance Engineer II, Aventura - Full Time
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Maintenance Engineer II, Aventura - Full Time
Macy's
Aventura, Florida
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
$24.69 - $39.93/hr
EPA Refrigeration Certification
10,000+

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Sonesta
General Maintenance Engineer
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General Maintenance Engineer
Sonesta
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Health & Safety
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
5,001-10,000

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Maintenance Engineer Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Miami Beach
8 jobs
Jacksonville
5 jobs
Fort Lauderdale
5 jobs
Miami
4 jobs
Key West
4 jobs
Hollywood
3 jobs
Lake Mary
3 jobs
Tallahassee
3 jobs
Tampa
2 jobs

Maintenance Engineer Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Davidson Hospitality
Davidson Hospitality6 open roles
Schulte Hospitality
Schulte Hospitality5 open roles
Aimbridge Hospitality
Aimbridge Hospitality4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Hospitality & Tourism
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in maintenance engineer jobs across Florida.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or facilities engineering required
  • Experience with HVAC, PLC systems, or industrial controls in a commercial or plant setting
  • Familiarity with Florida Building Code and OSHA safety regulations for maintenance operations
  • EPA Section 608 certification for refrigerant handling preferred or required for HVAC roles
  • Proficiency with CMMS software such as Maximo, SAP PM, or eMaint for work order management
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics and perform root-cause failure analysis

Maintenance Engineer Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a maintenance engineer in Florida?

Most maintenance engineer roles in Florida require an associate or bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering technology. Florida does not mandate a state-specific license for general maintenance engineering, but roles involving HVAC work require EPA Section 608 certification, and electrical work at the journeyman level falls under oversight from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Building a foundation in PLC systems, facilities operations, or an apprenticeship through a Florida trade school or community college strengthens candidacy considerably.

Which companies hire maintenance engineers in Florida?

Employers hiring maintenance engineers in Florida right now include Davidson Hospitality, Schulte Hospitality, and Aimbridge Hospitality, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's large aerospace, resort, and healthcare facility sectors mean that hiring is spread across both major corporations and regional facility management firms operating throughout the state.

Which Florida cities have the most maintenance engineer jobs?

Miami Beach, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale lead for maintenance engineer openings in Florida. Miami's concentration of commercial real estate, hospitality, and healthcare campuses drives its volume, Orlando's theme park and convention facility industry sustains year-round demand, and Tampa's growing manufacturing and port operations anchor hiring in the west-central region.

Are there remote maintenance engineer jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're rare. Maintenance engineering is fundamentally a hands-on, on-site role requiring physical inspection, equipment repair, and systems oversight that cannot be performed remotely. About 6% of maintenance engineer openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects how few exceptions exist. The portions most likely to allow remote work include reliability analysis, CMMS administration, and documentation review roles within larger engineering teams.

How can I get hired as a maintenance engineer in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a facilities technician or maintenance technician role, which large Florida employers such as hospital systems, resort operators, and property management companies use as a direct pipeline into engineering-track positions. Completing an associate degree in engineering technology at a Florida state college, earning an EPA Section 608 certification, or finishing a registered apprenticeship through a Florida trade program all give candidates a measurable edge. Lateral moves from HVAC technician, electrician helper, or building operations aide are common stepping-stone transitions recognized by Florida employers.

Where can I find and apply to maintenance engineer jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to maintenance engineer jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Florida employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location across the state, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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