General Maintenance Engineer

Hyatt Hotels; Washington; On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Park Hyatt Washington, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, is seeking an Intermediate to Experienced General Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team. The role requires performing general, preventative, and skilled maintenance across guest rooms and public areas, with duties spanning mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen and laundry systems.

The successful candidate will have 1–5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in hotels, and strong troubleshooting and verbal communication

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of maintenance experience required
• Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, plumbing, HVAC and mechanical systems
• Refined verbal communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift moderate weight

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and preventative maintenance throughout the property including guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces and back of house facilities
• Troubleshoot and repair building systems and equipment; may include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen and laundry work
• Engage with guests through casual conversations and contribute to a positive guest experience

Skills

Troubleshooting

Verbal communication

Job description

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"When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means. "

"Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to join Park Hyatt Washington’s Engineering team as an Intermediate to Experienced General Maintenance Engineer! Join our team and discover why Hyatt has earned a place on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for the last 13 consecutive years.

Job Description

The General Maintenance Engineer is primarily responsible for performing general maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance throughout the property, including guest rooms, public areas, meeting spaces, and back of house facilities.

Responsibilities include routine maintenance tasks, troubleshooting, and repairs of building systems and equipment. Depending on experience, duties may range from preventative maintenance and repairs to more advanced work involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, laundry, and other facility equipment. Engineers may perform repairs and maintenance up to and including work requiring intermediate technical knowledge and demonstrated experience in these areas.

This position engages in casual conversation with guests and has a direct impact on the guest experience.

Must have availability for both AM, PM, and overnight shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Salary

Starting hourly rate is $26.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on experience

Qualifications

• At least 1 – 5 years of maintenance experience required
• Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting skills (electricity, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, etc.)
• Refined verbal communication skills
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, pull, and push a moderate amount of weight

We offer excellent benefits!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
• Free room nights, discounted room rates, and Friends & family room rates
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free employee meals during shift

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