Hotel Engineer I: Hands-On Maintenance Specialist

Highgate; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineer, Level 1, to maintain the property in top condition at all times with minimal disruption to guests and staff. This hourly position is based at Hotel Caza in Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA.

You will perform repairs and preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems, read blueprints, document work, and ensure compliance with codes. Flexible hours and strong guest service are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or experience in hotel maintenance.
• At least 1 year progressive experience in hotel or related field preferred.
• Trade school/college coursework related to maintenance helpful.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to hotel air conditioning system: change filters, clean coils, replace motors.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment (i.e. boilers, chillers, HVAC, electrical, etc.).
• Take required readings on equipment.
• Test cooling tower and record readings.
• Replace and program televisions as needed.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Perform furniture repair.
• Replace and repair pumps.
• Perform plumbing repairs (e.g. clogged drains, copper pipe, washers, and fittings).
• Understand and read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Trace and repair all types of water lines.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Test, clean and repair swimming pools and spas.
• Paint designated areas.
• Repair and finish sheet rock.
• Repair all types of wall coverings.
• Repair and program hotel electronic lock system.

Skills

Electrical

HVAC systems

Reading blueprints

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade/College coursework in related field

Tools

Boilers

Chillers

Electrical systems

Job description

Highgate Hotels is seeking an Engineer, Level 1, to maintain the property in top condition at all times with minimal disruption to guests and staff. This hourly position is based at Hotel Caza in Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA.

You will perform repairs and preventive maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems, read blueprints, document work, and ensure compliance with codes. Flexible hours and strong guest service are required.