Maintenance Engineer - InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 49,165 - 70,024; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts worldwide

Access to discount programs

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Los Angeles is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for performing repairs and maintenance across hotel facilities. The ideal candidate will have advanced vocational training coupled with at least two years of experience in building maintenance or construction.

This role requires physical endurance, compliance with safety standards, and effective communication with guests and staff. Benefits include hotel discounts and access to various discount programs.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction.
• Specialized knowledge or certification in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, etc.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs in hotel facilities.
• Ensure all equipment is prepared for operations.
• Adhere to safety regulations and brand standards.

Skills

General building maintenance

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Advanced vocational training

Tools

HVAC systems

Refrigeration equipment

Tools for maintenance

Job description

Your Day to Day

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs for assigned area of expertise such as the interior and exterior of buildings, hotel rooms and contents, laundry and kitchen/refrigeration equipment, lighting, heating, air conditioning (HVAC), ventilation, and water treatment systems, and swimming pool – if applicable, etc.
• Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work.
• Follow procedures that ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc., replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimize waste.
• Adhere to federal, state and local regulations concerning safety or other compliance requirements, as well as brand standards and local policy and procedures to ensure quality, safety, and consistency. Report all unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to supervisor. May educate and train hotel staff in the safe and proper use of equipment.
• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions, complaints and/or requests to ensure strong guest satisfaction.
• May also perform other minor maintenance and repairs and/or conduct preventative maintenance duties as needed.
• Promote teamwork and quality service.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

What We Need From You

Advanced vocational training plus two years of experience in general building maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional certification and license if required by law.

Job Requirements

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying, lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to 100-300 pounds.
• Frequently standing up and moving about the facility.
• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility.
• Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling.

Other Requirements

• Specialized knowledge and skills or certification within a field or discipline such as plumbing, electrician, carpentry, equipment mechanics, HVAC, refrigeration, etc.
• Communication skills utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with other supervisors, hotel staff and hotel guests.
• Reading and writing abilities used to document or record all tasks completed, order supplies, receive instructions for the day and/or read equipment repair manuals.
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, percentages, quantities, and variances.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What We Offer

The hourly pay range for this role is $43.26. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Los Angeles, California. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This employer follows the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act. All qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, will be considered.

Important Information

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.