Maintenance Engineer

DKN Hotels; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DKN Hotels in San Diego is seeking a hands-on maintenance technician to support daily hotel operations and guest comfort. You will perform routine upkeep and respond to repair requests to keep guest areas safe and welcoming.

Responsibilities include basic electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, painting, door locks, pool maintenance, and ensuring tools and spaces are well organized. This role requires physical stamina and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of maintenance experience.
• Basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, screening and locks.
• Valid driver’s license with proof of auto liability insurance; good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a friendly, courteous demeanor with hotel guests.
• Perform basic electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Carpentry, screening, and interior/exterior painting tasks.
• Change locks, install smoke alarms; pool maintenance.
• Maintain shop and tools in clean, safe condition; assist other departments.
• Support the department and hotel performance; contribute to safety.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical repairs

Plumbing

Carpentry

Drywall

Lock installation

Painting

Pool maintenance

Tools

Tools and chemicals

Job description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the job include but are not limited to:

• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor at all times, while providing personalized service to hotel guests.
• Communicate effectively with guests and fellow team members.
• Basic electrical and plumbing repairs.
• Carpentry and screening.
• Interior and exterior painting.
• Changing locks, installing smoke alarms.
• Pool maintenance.
• Maintain shop and tools in clean, orderly and safe condition.
• Periodically clean gutters, drain water heaters.
• Provide assistance to other team members and departments to contribute to the best overall performance of the department and hotel.
• Deliver DKNs "Home Away From Home" experience
• Perform other duties as assigned, requested or deemed necessary by management.

*Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.*

Supervisory Responsibility :

None.

Independent Judgment Used :

Often within the guidelines established by management and to the extent of operating within the Company policies and procedures.

Working Conditions/Environment :

Entire interior and exterior of property, storage area, maintenance shop, pool equipment room. Working with small tools, chemicals and paints.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience :

Minimum of two (1) year of maintenance experience. Basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, screening and locks. Proper tool and chemical use.

Skills/Abilities/Other Requirements :

English speaking or bilingual. Ability to prioritize, organize and make good judgments. Valid drivers license with proof of auto liability insurance. Good driving record. Dependable.

Physical Requirements :

Frequent walking indoors/outdoors, climbing stairs and ladders, standing, sitting. Repetitive bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crawling, squatting, lifting and carrying. Reaching above, at and below shoulder level. Lifting and carrying unassisted up to 50 lbs. or with use of dolly. Exposure to chemicals.

Additional Comments :

• Must be aware of the importance of safety and security.
• Endeavor to be conscious of safety and security at all times.
• Living the DKN Values behaviors
• Friendly and courteous to guests and fellow team members at all times.