Engineer III

Pier House; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa is seeking a skilled hotel engineer to manage and monitor building systems, perform preventive maintenance, and respond promptly to service calls. The role involves coordinating with various departments and ensuring safety standards are met across HVAC, electrical, plumbing and related systems.

Applicants should have hotel engineering experience, relevant certifications or licenses, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel engineering experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and building construction.
• State certification or licensure where required.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Regular attendance according to established guidelines.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• May be required to work varying schedules to reflect business needs.
• Stand, sit and walk for varying lengths of time.

Responsibilities

• Accurately manage and monitor the Synergy system and respond to service calls.
• Maintain tools, equipment and machinery.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on guest rooms and major mechanical equipment.
• Respond to service calls within half an hour.
• Coordinate with electricians, carpenters, painters and night engineer.
• Assist in training mechanical staff on equipment and daily hotel operations.
• Record readings and maintain logs.
• Comply with codes and safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Commercial kitchen

Building construction

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree

Certification/apprenticeship

Vocational training

Job description

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa is near Southern California attractions and beaches. Whether you're here on business or leisure, our hotel has all you need to make the most of your stay, including a complimentary John Wayne Airport shuttle, 48,000 sq. ft. of event space for Costa Mesa weddings, and signature cuisine at our Bristol Palms California Bistro.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

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.

Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on an on-going basis for guest room and major mechanical equipment.

Respond to all service calls within half hour from time call is received.

Determine defects, trouble-shoot malfunctions, take immediate necessary corrective
action if guest related/top priority or scheduled for completion within 2 days and record
same on the departmental work order form.
Follow specific departmental procedures in efficiently performing repair, maintenance,
alteration and installation work.
Comply with the latest local, county, state and federal governmental codes, laws and
requirements.
Coordinate with other department personnel such as electrician, carpenter, painter and
night engineer in completing service, replacement, alteration and new installation work.
Assist in training mechanical level and new department associates on equipment and
daily function of the hotel.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all mechanical, electrical and
plumbing systems on an on-going basis.
Efficiently maintain pools, filters and pumps on a daily basis.
Efficiently adjust televisions and program boxes.
Carefully and efficiently paint, stain or repair interior and exterior finishes.
Change light bulbs and ballasts as soon as reported or noticed.
Record daily, weekly and monthly temperature and pressure readings.
Efficiently and accurately install and repair carpets, ensuring all safety hazards are
attended to immediately.
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.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction

Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required

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

Regular attendance according to established guidelines.

Previous supervisory experience required.

May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.

Must possess basic computational ability.

Physical Requirements:
Stand, sit and walk for varying lengths of time
Safely climb ladders and stairs
Lift approximately fifty (50) pounds
Push approximately one hundred (100) pounds
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

Rate of pay: $27.70

Status

Full-time

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