Maintenance Technician I

Montage International; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Montage International in Laguna Beach is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Technician I to perform journey-level carpentry, electrical, plumbing and related maintenance across the property, helping to uphold our luxury hospitality standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, handling room repairs, and supporting guests, with opportunities to train and specialize for advancement. Base pay starts at $39.00 per hour, reflecting the role's scope within the hotel operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one-year job related maintenance experience or engineering.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in customer service.
• Ability to communicate clearly and speak, read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment using proper tools in a skilled craftsman-like manner.
• Perform assignments as directed by the Engineering Supervisor and Director of Engineering.
• Assume the duties of other mechanics when required, including light carpentry, plumbing, grounds maintenance, electrical, painting, pool and spa maintenance, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Repair all malfunctioning mechanical devices.
• Respond to room repairs regarding carpentry, electrical, plumbing, carpeting, and painting.
• Train to become proficient in specific area (electrical, plumbing painting, carpentry, etc.) to become a specialist in a skill is a prerequisite for promotion to Maintenance Technician II.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical Maintenance Trade School certification

Tools

HotSOS

Energy Management Systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic. At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to live.

We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love.

If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

We welcome applicants with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations as needed to our applicants. Please discuss with our hiring managers during our selection processes.

SUMMARY

The Engineering Maintenance Technician I will be responsible for performing a variety of journey level skilled carpentry tasks in the repair and maintenance of the property and facility, as well as a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. This role will contribute to the organization as an active business partner that is responsible for supporting the company's goals, objectives, vision, mission, and values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoot equipment using proper tools in a skilled craftsman-like manner.
• Perform assignments as directed by the Engineering Supervisor and Director of Engineering.
• Assume the duties of other mechanics when required, including light carpentry, plumbing, grounds maintenance, electrical, painting, pool and spa maintenance, etc.
• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Repair all malfunctioning mechanic devices.
• Respond to room repairs regarding carpentry, electrical, plumbing, carpeting, and painting.
• Participate in re-keying of facility.
• Respond to guest room calls and assists guests with room issues.
• Train to become proficient in specific area (electrical, plumbing painting, carpentry, etc.) to become a specialist in a skill is a prerequisite for promotion to Maintenance Technician II.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one-year job related maintenance experience or engineering
• Minimum of two years’ experience in customer service
• Ability to communicate clearly and speak, read, write and understand English

PREFERRED

• Luxury hotel experience strongly preferred
• Certification from Technical Maintenance Trade School
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and various property specific software applications, HotSOS, and Energy Management Systems software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires walking and giving direction most of the working day; must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 6 hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill tasks.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment.

The pay scale for Maintenance Technician I is $39.00. The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

At Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels, we’re committed to delivering extraordinary, personalized and authentic experiences.

How we get there is by empowering our associates to think creatively.

Grow their talents.

Encourage them to have fun.

And allow them to follow their passion in creating moments guests will long remember.

At Montage and Pendry, opportunities for career growth are bountiful, and training programs are open to those seeking advancement.

We encourage all of our associates to continuously learn and grow.

Working at Montage and Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life.