Maintenance Engineer - Entry Level

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage – multiple tiers

Dental & Vision Coverage

Teledoc service

Maintenance medications

Pet Insurance

Hotel Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K Match

Job summary

Davidson Hospitality Group is seeking an Entry Level Maintenance Engineer for Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. You will support maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and help keep guest rooms and public areas in top condition.

The role emphasizes hands-on mechanical, electrical, and systems work, with opportunities to grow alongside a leading hospitality operator in a vibrant downtown setting.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair work across hotel facilities.
• Troubleshoot problems and ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Skills

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

HVAC basics

Problem solving

Independence

Attention to detail

Communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

Property Description

The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter (previously Hotel Solamar) is the brand's first city-center location on the West Coast, and seamlessly blends the excitement of a metropolitan oasis with the carefree feeling of the islands. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, just blocks from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center, Margaritaville features 235 guest rooms as well as signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts.

LandShark Bar & Grill is our 3 meal restaurant with garage style doors opening to the corners of 6thand J St. Serving guest favorites like the signature LandShark burger, fish sandwiches, tacos, and fresh salads, LandShark puts a contemporary twist on classic American beach fare. Coastal-inspired menus, live music, and views of downtown San Diego complete the breezy beach bar vibe.

5 o'Clock Somewhere, the largest downtown rooftop pool space with a hip lounge and dining area boasting live entertainment 5-7 days a week. The venue features 168 seats - 18 at the bar, and 150 seats with tables. On the poolside, there will be 42 pool chairs, including day beds and cabanas.

Overview

Looking for an exciting and rewarding career in maintenance engineering? Our hotel or resort is looking for an Entry Level Maintenance Engineer to join our team. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our property remains in top condition for our guests. You will be responsible for performing routine maintenance and repair work, troubleshooting problems, and ensuring all equipment is operating safely and efficiently. If you have a passion for working with your hands, enjoy solving problems, and have a strong attention to detail, then this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

USD $26.50 - USD $27.00 /Hr.