Preventive Maintenance / Engineer II

Hotel Leveque; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

Hotel and travel discounts

Professional development and promotion

Job summary

Hotel Leveque is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to uphold the hotel’s facilities and systems. You will tackle preventative maintenance, respond to guest needs, and ensure safe, efficient operation of building equipment.

Requirements include 2+ years of maintenance experience (hotel preferred), a high school diploma or equivalent, and electrical/plumbing certification is a plus. Strong communication and physical stamina are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in the primary language used in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain the physical building structure, systems, and equipment with preventative and routine maintenance.
• Complete grounds and custodial work as needed or assigned.
• Use tools and power equipment safely per manufacturer guidelines.
• Perform building/equipment repairs including plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work.
• Prioritize repairs that affect guest experience.
• Communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely maintenance responses.
• Listen to guests and address concerns, involving other departments when needed.
• Maintain professionalism per hotel brand and company expectations.
• Know and communicate hotel emergency procedures; assist guests during emergencies.
• Balance and log house bank transactions if applicable.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Language proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electrical/plumbing certification

Job description

make a world of difference with the simple words, "it's fixed!"

• Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
• Paid time off available from DAY 1!
• Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
• Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
• Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job...

Maintenance Engineers perform an instrumental role in the overall functionality of the hotel facility and system operation. Engineers tackle routine challenges, preventative maintenance, and respond to guest needs when something isn’t working as it should. The primary responsibility of a Maintenance Engineer is proactive upkeep of equipment and systems, proper and adequate repair of building and equipment, safe use of tools and other power equipment, and support of guest and operational needs.

What you'll be doing...

• Proactively maintain the physical building structure, building systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance
• Complete grounds and custodial work as needed or assigned
• Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure safety of self and others
• Complete needed or assigned building, equipment, or room repairs including but not limited to plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work.
• Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests.
• Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely response and completion of maintenance needs.
• Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, notify other departments and act on guests concerns.
• Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
• Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests or hotel operations in emergencies.
• If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Experience & Education:

• 2+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility
• High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required
• Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred
• Valid driver’s license may be required

Communication:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

• 8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
• Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and pivot frequently through workday
• Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 75 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality...

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice of Collection for California Applicants:

Our Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel is 10 minutes from Disneyland Park, in the Anaheim Resort district – speak to us about our Disney shuttle and resort tickets. Anaheim Convention Center events are less than two miles from the door. Perks include made-to-order breakfast, complimentary evening receptions, and an outdoor pool.