Luxury Hotel Shift Engineer — MEP & Operations

Operations; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary hotel meals

Uniform and dry cleaning provided

Growth opportunities within the group

Job summary

Capella Sydney is seeking a Shift Engineer to ensure the seamless operation of the hotel’s mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance to support a safe and high-performing environment for guests and staff.

Responsibilities include managing the kitchen and pool systems, logging maintenance activities, and coordinating with other departments to deliver a superior guest experience at a luxury heritage property in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar roles.
• Proven ability to perform preventive maintenance and basic diagnostics of hotel infrastructure.
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
• Valid working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains all mechanical, electrical and hydraulic equipment across the hotel.
• Maintains pool system, supply lines and ancillary fittings.
• Ensures kitchen equipment and related systems operate safely and efficiently.
• Keeps logs and records quality checks for machinery and systems.
• Completes work orders and communicates status to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Oversees the operation of physical plant and engineering facilities per policies.
• Adheres to maintenance schedules and safety regulations.
• Maintains orderly and clean engineering areas across the hotel.
• Collaborates with other departments to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Experience in similar roles

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Job description

Capella Sydney is seeking a Shift Engineer to ensure the seamless operation of the hotel’s mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance to support a safe and high-performing environment for guests and staff.

Responsibilities include managing the kitchen and pool systems, logging maintenance activities, and coordinating with other departments to deliver a superior guest experience at a luxury heritage property in Sydney.