Engineer 1

Highgate Hotels, LP; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Highgate Hotels at the Hampton Inn Tracy in Tracy, CA seeks an Engineer 1 to maintain building systems and guest comfort. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, repairs, and safe operation of hotel equipment to minimize guest disruption.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or equivalent, with about 1 year in a hotel setting preferred; the job requires flexibility for long hours and lifting heavy loads, plus reading blueprints and diagrams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; hotel experience preferred.
• At least 1 year of progressive hotel experience.
• Trade school or college coursework in related field helpful.
• Flexible with long hours; ability to lift heavy objects.
• Strong verbal and written communication; guest-focused.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Repair hotel air conditioning systems: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, chillers, electrical, and other equipment.
• Take readings on equipment and test cooling towers; record results.
• Replace and program televisions; replace light switches, bulbs, fixtures.
• Repair plumbing, pumps, and kitchen equipment; troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain maintenance records and ensure adherence to codes.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Listening

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade school / college coursework

Job description

Engineer 1

• Requisition ID 2026-83250
• Category Engineering
• Job Location US-CA-Tracy
• Property Hampton Inn Tracy
• Compensation Minimum USD $20.00/Hr.
• Compensation Maximum USD $22.00/Hr.
• Pay Class Full Time

Compensation Type

Hourly

Highgate Hotels

Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.

Location

Hampton Inn Tracy

2400 Naglee Road

Tracy, CA 95376

Overview

The Engineer, Level 1, is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC-Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, electrical, etc.).
• Take required readings on equipment.
• Test cooling tower and record readings.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Perform furniture repair.
• Replace and repair pumps.
• Perform plumbing repairs (i.e. clogged drains, copper pipe, change washers, change handles, drain fittings, etc).
• Understand and be able to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Trace and repair all types of water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
• Paint designated areas.
• Repair and finish sheet rock.
• Repair all types of wall coverings.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school and/or College course work in related field helpful.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Heavy work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 20 pounds Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly courteouse and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Full time benefits offered Medical, Vision, 401K

Posting Date

09/28/26