FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN - ENGINEER I PART TIME

Alila Hotels; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

6 free Hyatt nights + colleague rates

Wellness/education reimbursement

Job summary

Alila Napa Valley is seeking a skilled and self-motivated part-time Shift Engineer two to three days a week to join our Engineering team. This role maintains guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house systems with a focus on landscaping, irrigation, and drip systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of hospitality maintenance and landscaping experience, strong troubleshooting and communication skills, and the ability to work swing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of building maintenance experience in hospitality or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of landscaping experience required.
• Painting and staining skillset required.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Prior hotel or resort experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property's landscape areas and irrigation/drip systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs in guest rooms and public areas.
• Inspect and ensure equipment safety and efficiency.
• Complete maintenance requests and tickets promptly to Forbes standards.
• Communicate effectively with guests and colleagues to minimize disruption.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and special projects.
• Adhere to safety regulations and Hyatt standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experience.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Customer service

Reading blueprints

Flexibility

Tools

Windows

Mobile work order apps

Job description

Organization- Alila Napa Valley

Summary

Overview: At Hyatt, we believe our guests choose us because of our caring, attentive associates who are committed to providing efficient service and awe-inspiring, meaningful experiences that nourish the soul and elevate well-being.

Alila Napa Valley is a Forbes 4-Star luxury resort nestled in the heart of wine country. We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated part-time Shift Engineer, two to three days a week to join our Engineering team. This position plays a key role in maintaining the integrity, safety, and functionality of our property's guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house systems. The ideal candidate will possess a well-rounded technical skillset, specializing in landscaping, irrigation, and drip system maintenance, and a proactive approach to troubleshooting.

The hourly wage we reasonably expect to pay for this position is $25.00-$30.00.

Why Work With Us

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Paid time off from date of hire
• 6 free nights at Hyatt Hotels + colleague rates
• $1,000 annual wellness/education reimbursement
• A unique opportunity to lead in a Forbes-rated luxury setting with a close-knit, passionate team

Be part of a team committed to delivering personalized, elevated service in one of Napa Valley's most serene and sophisticated destinations. Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it is career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Core Functions

The Shift Engineer I will be responsible for swing shift, night and weekend coverage, therefore must possess strong trouble-shooting skills in areas of maintenance in guest rooms, meeting space, and front of the house areas. The candidate should possess basic knowledge of equipment located in the back-of-house areas including pool, kitchen, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, as well as painting and staining.

A strong working knowledge of all major building systems, including life-safety systems, is required for this position. Good communication skills are necessary. This position will also be responsible for routine landscaping duties, and irrigation valve and drip system maintenance one to two days a week. Previous landscaping experience is required.

Responsibilities also include:

• Responsible for maintaining the property's landscape areas and routine maintenance/troubleshooting with irrigation and drip systems
• Perform routine maintenance and emergency repairs in guest rooms, public areas, and operational areas
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently
• Complete all maintenance requests, work orders, and HotSOS tickets promptly and to Forbes standards
• Communicate effectively with guests and colleagues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
• Support the Engineering team in preventative maintenance programs and special projects
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and Hyatt standards
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to maintain a seamless guest experience
• Adhere to Hyatt's Core Values while maintaining a positive, guest-focused attitude

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of building maintenance experience in hospitality or a related field preferred
• Minimum 1 year of landscaping experience required
• Painting and staining skillset required
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Prior hotel or resort experience preferred
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics preferred
• Basic computer proficiency, including Windows-based systems and mobile work order applications
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently
• Flexible scheduling with the availability to work swing shift, nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods (entire shift) and move throughout the property both inside and outside in varied environmental conditions, frequent bending, kneeling, and climbing ladders
• Capable of lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds as needed, 150 pounds assisted
• Frequent use of computer systems, phones, tablets, radios, and standard office equipment
• Must be able to work in a front-of-house environment with guest interaction