Maintenance Engineer

The Hilton San Gabriel is searching for a Hotel Maintenance Engineer with a background in electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry. The position requires at least 3 years of experience in basic maintenance trades including electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry. An agreeable attitude and superior customer service skills are required.

The Maintenance Engineer shift can vary from daytime to evening, Sunday through Saturday.

Principal Responsibilities:

Maintains the guest rooms, public space and back-of-house areas in good repair by performing various tasks related to a variety of trades including, but not limited to, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering, and masonry to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Inspects guestrooms, public spaces and back-of-the-house for areas to repair, touch up or replace.
• Repairs or replaces items such as light bulbs, lamps, switches, outlets, faucets, toilets, hardware, filters, paint, furniture, wall coverings, caulking, grouting or other miscellaneous items.
• Assists other department team members in the systematic application of the preventive maintenance program.
• Makes records of repairs made or areas in need of further attention.

In addition to their essential duties, the Hotel Maintenance Engineer must follow company safety and security procedures.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the company's particular requirements.

• Maintain inventory of supplies needed to perform job functions.
• Report major repairs and items that cannot be repaired to the dispatcher for further action and, if necessary, place a room out of order.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor, such as waterproofing, shop clean-up and labeling of hazardous materials.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Below is a listing of the physical requirements for the standard performance of this job:

Frequency Key: Rare, Occasional, Frequent, or Constant

• Sitting Occasional
• Walking, Standing Frequent
• Climbing Stairs Frequent
• Crouching/Bending/Stooping Frequent
• Reaching Frequent
• Grasping Frequent
• Pushing/Pulling Frequent
• Near Vision Constant
• Far Vision Constant
• Hearing Constant
• Talking Frequent
• Smelling Frequent
• Lifting/Carrying (25 lbs.) Occasional
• Travel Rare

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential**,** functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Knowledge of all maintenance trades, including basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical and carpentry
• Basic mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment
• Working knowledge of basic hand and power tools
• Basic English language communication and mathematical skills to communicate with fellow team members, fully comprehend job assignments, and perform accurate, simple arithmetic functions

QUALIFYING STANDARDS

Education

High School graduate or equivalent required.

Experience

Three years of experience in basic experience in maintenance trades, including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry.

Licenses or Certificates

Ability to obtain any government-required license, permit, or certificate. CPR Certification and/or First Aid Training preferred.

Grooming

All team members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).

Other

Bilingual language ability (English/Spanish) preferred.

The ideal candidate will put pride in their work, be reliable, and be friendly and professional at all times. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.

Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this ad.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status.

Avalon Hospitality Group operates the hotel. When you join the Avalon Hospitality Group team, you become a member of its team, which has been working and growing together for more than 25 years. At Avalon, team members are encouraged and rewarded for their achievements. We welcome guests with clean guestrooms and thoughtful service. If you share these values, we encourage you to explore your next career opportunity with Avalon.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Work Location: In person