Engineer II - Surfcomber

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is seeking a Hotel Engineer to maintain all building systems and equipment, including HVAC, pumps, plumbing, lighting, and fixtures. You will perform thorough inspections, diagnose issues, and communicate with Supervisors to keep operations running smoothly.

The role requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays, and a proactive attitude toward guest comfort and safety. On-site maintenance at our United States properties is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a hotel engineer or equivalent maintenance background in a large property.
• Flexible schedule to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all equipment, systems and building components including HVAC, pumps, plumbing, lighting, and fixtures.
• Inspect machinery, listen for unusual sounds, and discuss repairs with supervisors.
• Dismantle defective parts, install repaired components, and ensure structural integrity.
• Attend training classes and meetings and assist in equipment setup and deployment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Flexible schedule

Job description

Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities include maintaining all equipment, systems and building components including, but not limited to; mechanical and electrical systems, pumps, HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, locks, furniture, paint, wall coverings, tile and other equipment.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Build, repairs, and paints all parts of the hotel.
• Install and replaces lighting fixtures and bulbs.
• Clean carpets and rugs.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment.
• Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment.
• Fabricate and repairs furniture and fixtures.
• Attend all scheduled training classes and meetings.
• Paint corridors, hotel rooms, and lobby areas when necessary.
• Transport heavy boxes and packages within the hotel for maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in delivering and setup of all new equipment such as televisions, mattresses, tables, chairs, etc.
• Communicate with Maintenance Supervisor on projects as assigned.
• Respond to all customer requests in a timely and personable manner.

What You Bring

• Previous experience as a hotel engineer is preferred or comparable maintenance experience at an establishment such as apartment complex or office building.
• Ability to be yourself, lead yourself, make it count!
• Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Differences make a difference. We are committed to creating a culture that reflects the diversity of our hotel and restaurant guests. With that goal in mind, we encourage each of our employees to understand, accept, and celebrate differences among people. That includes different personalities, lifestyles, work styles, education, and experience. We also welcome and embrace people of all races, ethnicities, ages, religions, physical abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities and genders. For our complete EEO policy click here.

Be Yourself. Lead Yourself. Make it Count.