Engineer I

remingtonhotelscareers; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Remington Hotels is seeking a skilled Facilities Engineer to supervise and train Engineering staff, oversee maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment, and ensure safe, efficient operations across the property.

The role requires hotel engineering experience, ability to read blueprints, strong communication skills, and a track record of preventive maintenance. You will work with MSDS procedures and safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Hotel engineering experience required.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction knowledge.
• Read blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and train Engineering staff.
• Manage and monitor the Synergy system and service calls.
• Maintain tools, equipment and machinery inventory.
• Operate central HVAC and related mechanical equipment per procedures.
• Repair and maintain kitchen, laundry, refrigeration, boilers, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic issues; respond quickly and cost-effectively.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance for guest rooms and major equipment.
• Document all work in the Synergy log and MSDS compliant records.
• Provide training to Engineer II and Engineer III.
• Follow MSDS safety standards and hotel safety procedures.

Skills

Supervision

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

MSDS familiarity

Safety procedures

Microsoft Suite

Multi-tasking

Education

Vocational training / associate’s degree

Certification / apprenticeship

Job description

What you will be doing

• Ensure proper supervision, direction, and training of Engineering staff.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all Engineering roles, responsibilities, and duties, and be prepared to perform essential duties as needed.
• Accurately manage and monitor the Synergy system, including responding to and tracking service calls.
• Properly manage, maintain, and account for all tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Efficiently and safely operate central HVAC equipment and mechanical equipment using sound engineering practices and specified corporate operating procedures.
• Accurately and efficiently repair and maintain food production and related kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, ice machines and refrigeration systems, boilers and plumbing systems and all electrical and natural gas distribution systems.
• Trouble-shoot electrical and pneumatic problems and repair them as quickly and economically as possible.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on an on-going basis for guest room and major mechanical equipment.
• Be familiar with and maintain all fire safety equipment operations and implement emergency procedures when required.
• Respond to any HVAC calls or room calls as a priority.
• Produce accurate logs, charts and preventive maintenance forms.
• Provide training to other team members, specifically Engineer II and Engineer III.
• Follow direction given in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Accurately document all work performed in the Synergy log, including details of repairs, inspections, testing, and any actions taken.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What we are looking for

• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property
• Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
• Understand and efficiently maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• High work ethic and self-initiative
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines
• Previous supervisory experience required
• Vocational training, associate’s degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
• Must possess basic computational ability
• Focus and maintain attention to multiple tasks and priorities, and complete work assignments on time despite frequent interruptions, including in high pressure situations
• Ability to maintain excellent relationships with staff and maintain staff and guest confidentiality at all times
• Ability to converse calmly with upset associates, superiors and guests in intense emotional situations
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve issues, and be experienced in decision making
• Ability to participate in, and lead departmental and/or hotel team meetings
• Understanding and adherence to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) documents, as well as hotel safety procedures

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, sit and walk for varying lengths of time
• Lift approximately fifty (50) pounds
• Safely climb stairs and ladders
• Work in a hot or cold environment
• Efficiently and safely operate machinery and equipment such as key cutter, drill press, radial arm saw, drills, grinders, etc.
• Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office equipment as needed

Pay Rate: $32.63