Maintenance Trainee (Internship)

Grand Hyatt; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 5,000 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

€500 net/month stipend

6 vacation days

Staff meals during shifts

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Barcelona is seeking a motivated Maintenance Trainee to join their Engineering team. This internship provides real experience in hotel maintenance operations and technical systems. The role combines administrative and hands-on tasks, with a structured training plan. Candidates should be students or trainees in relevant fields and fluent in Spanish. The internship offers a €500 net monthly stipend and significant learning opportunities in a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Open to learning and developing technical and operational skills.
• Able to sign an internship agreement.
• Comfortable in a mixed and polyvalent role.

Responsibilities

• Create and update technical equipment data sheets.
• Assist with administrative tasks in the Maintenance department.
• Support basic operational maintenance tasks under supervision.

Skills

Fluent in Spanish

Intermediate level of English

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Student or trainee in Engineering or Technical Degrees

Tools

Transcendent Maintenance Management System

Job description

Overview

Summary
At Grand Hyatt Barcelona, one of the city’s newest luxury landmarks, we are looking for a motivated, versatile, and detail‑oriented Maintenance Trainee to join our Engineering & Maintenance team. This internship is designed for students or trainees who are eager to learn about hotel maintenance operations, technical asset management, and preventive maintenance systems within a luxury hospitality environment. The role combines administrative and technical responsibilities, offering a structured learning path that gradually increases hands‑on operational exposure. If you are curious, proactive, and open to learning — whether your background is engineering, technical studies, or another field — this is an excellent opportunity to gain real experience in hotel maintenance, systems management, and operational support at an international level. At Hyatt, our purpose is “Care for People so They Can Be Their Best.” Throughout your internship, you will receive guidance, training, and exposure to both the administrative backbone and operational realities of a world‑class maintenance department.

Responsibilities

Maintenance Systems & Technical Documentation

• Create and update technical equipment data sheets using provided technical details
• Enter, manage, and maintain asset information in the Transcendent Maintenance Management System (full training provided)
• Help structure and organize technical documentation for hotel equipment and installations
• Support inventory records, equipment classification, and maintenance history tracking

Administrative Support

• Assist the Maintenance department with administrative and reporting tasks
• Support preventive maintenance planning through system data updates
• Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for tracking, analysis, and documentation
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of technical records and data

Operational Maintenance Exposure

• Support the team in basic operational maintenance tasks under supervision
• Assist with inspections, follow‑ups, and coordination of maintenance activities
• Learn hotel maintenance standards, safety procedures, and workflows
• Gradually increase hands‑on operational involvement once the technical documentation project is completed

Cross‑Department Collaboration

• Work across the Maintenance department in a mixed and polyvalent role
• Support coordination with Operations, Housekeeping, and external suppliers when required
• Participate in continuous improvement and learning initiatives within Engineering

Who You Are

• Student or trainee from any course of studies, as long as you are open to learning and developing technical and operational skills
• Particularly suitable for students of Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Technical Degrees, or Vocational Training (Grado Superior)
• Able to sign an internship agreement
• Fluent in Spanish with an intermediate level of English
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office
• Organized, adaptable, proactive, and detail‑oriented
• Interested in maintenance operations, technical systems, and hotel facilities
• Eligible for internships in Spain / EU

What You Get

• €500 net/month stipend
• Structured training plan with progressive operational exposure
• Full training on the Transcendent maintenance management system
• Access to Hyatt learning platforms
• Staff meals during shifts
• 6 vacation days during the internship
• Real exposure to luxury hotel maintenance operations and technical systems
• Opportunity to build both administrative and hands‑on maintenance skills
• A supportive environment focused on learning, safety, and professional growth

Be Part of Something GRAND

Hyatt operates more than 1,150 hotels in over 70 countries and is globally recognized as a Great Place to Work. Join Grand Hyatt Barcelona and start your journey in hotel maintenance, technical systems, and operational excellence — supported by a team that values learning, versatility, and genuine care.