Maintenance Engineer

Sage Restaurant Group; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) program with employer matching

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Pierside Hotel in Santa Monica, CA, is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join our team. You will respond to engineering service calls, prioritize guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler and guest rooms, plus documenting parts and work orders. The role requires alertness for emergencies, strong teamwork, and a professional appearance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, with trade school courses in building maintenance and construction.
• At least 6 months of experience in a comparable role.

Responsibilities

• Respond to guest requests professionally and promptly.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on hotel equipment (kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical, guest rooms).
• Monitor engineering functions during off-hours and respond to emergencies (alarms, power failures).
• Inspect property rounds to ensure things work; document parts used and needed."
• Keep records for Preventive Maintenance and Requests programs.
• Handle elevator issues and maintain daily work orders and logs.

Skills

HVAC repair

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Carpentry

Construction work

Repair skills

Driver responsibilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC equipment

Plumbing tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Why us?

The Pierside Hotel, is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join our team in serving guests with creativity and passion!

Located directly across from the Pacific Park Ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier,our Santa Monica Beach hotel is an inviting destination for your Southern California getaways. Guests feel at home in beautifully decorated rooms and suites with ocean views and modern amenities and can soak up the SoCal sunshine with a cocktail by the outdoor heated pool, or get energized in our well appointed fitness center.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences.

We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us!

Job Overview

Carry a portable radio, staying in constant communication with the central base station, respond to all engineering service calls, giving priority to guest requests, and maintain hotel equipment in an efficient, safe, accident-free manner.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and handle guest requests in a courteous, efficient, safe manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance and necessary repairs and all hotel equipment, including kitchen, laundry, boiler, plumbing, pool, HVAC, electrical and guest rooms.
• Monitor and maintain all engineering functions when full engineering staff is not available (i.e. weekends and evenings). Respond to all emergency situations including fire alarms, bomb threats, disasters and power failures; notify the appropriate authorities.
• Make rounds of the hotel property to ensure everything is in working order.
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas.
• Complete maintenance requests, take equipment and meter readings and maintain log to notify the next shift. Document all parts used and parts needed to be purchased.
• Handle elevator breakdowns.
• Maintain proper records of the Rooms Preventive Maintenance Program and Request Program.
• Complete work order request forms on a daily and timely basis.
• Report any unsafe conditions to leadership.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma or equivalent trade school, special courses in building maintenance and construction.

Experience

A minimum of 6 months successful experience in equal or similar position.

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing equipment and perform carpentry, repair work, construction and renovation work.
• May require ability to drive pick-up truck and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to maintain logs and records.
• Requires a professional presentation and an ability to work in a team atmosphere and to make independent decisions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to hear portable radio, fire alarms, machinery, guests.
• Ability to inspect, maintain equipment.
• Ability to respond on portable radio to base station, guests.
• Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying required frequently to respond to requests for service and repairs anywhere in hotel or in parking lot.
• Frequent bending and kneeling required to perform inspections and repairs.
• 100% mobility required -must respond quickly to emergency. Potential continuous standing may be required.
• Climbing stairs of approximately 90 steps 20% of 8 hours. Climbing ladders of approximately 8 feet 10% of 8 hours.
• Driving -sometimes necessary to drive company pick-up truck/snow plow approximately 10% of time, unless snow emergency, then 100% of time.

Environment

Indoor exposure to both stable and extreme variance of hot and cold temperatures. Outside exposure to all weather elements and extreme fluctuations of temperature. Prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, and heavy lifting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
• Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral

ID: 2026-33319

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property: The Pierside Hotel

Outlet: Hotel

Category: Building & Facility Maintenance

Min: USD $26.00/Hr.

Address: 120 Colorado Ave

City: Santa Monica

State: California

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability