Room Preventative Maintenance Technician - Engineering (Full Time)

Terranea Resort; Rancho Palos Verdes (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Terranea Resort is seeking a detail-oriented Room Preventative Maintenance Technician to ensure luxury guestrooms meet Forbes standards. You will inspect rooms, plan preventive maintenance, perform painting, plumbing, electrical work, and minor carpentry, while coordinating with contractors and keeping accurate records.

The role requires knowledge of building systems, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work across a team to protect guest comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general maintenance, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural components.
• Proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication.
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Rooms: Regularly inspect all rooms and facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs.
• Create Maintenance Schedule: Develop a preventive maintenance schedule for each room, outlining tasks and frequencies for inspections, cleaning, and repairs.
• Perform Maintenance: Execute maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, electrical repairs, and minor carpentry work as needed.
• Manage Inventory: Keep track of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment, and ensure their availability for routine tasks.
• Coordinate Contractors: Arrange and oversee the work of external contractors for specialized maintenance and repair projects.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure that all rooms and facilities comply with safety regulations and standards. Address safety issues promptly.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including schedules, work performed, and expenses.
• Budget Management: Assist in budget planning for the maintenance program and ensure that expenditures stay within budgetary constraints.
• Training: Train and supervise junior maintenance staff as necessary.
• Emergency Response: Respond to urgent maintenance requests and emergencies promptly, even outside regular working hours.

Skills

General maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing

Electrical work

Hand tools

Time management

Detail oriented

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical maintenance certifications

Tools

Maintenance tools & equipment

Job description

The Room Preventative Maintenance Program is looking for detailed oriented individuals to join their team! In this role, you will responsible to ensure that all guestrooms are well-maintained, safe, and meet Forbes standards of cleanliness, comfort, and functionality. Essentially you will be inspecting and correcting luxury hotel guestrooms to ensure five star accommodations. This role is an intricate part of the engineering team, where you and team members will detail guestrooms with light painting, plumbing, electrical work and the use of hand tools for perfection of our affluent guests. Training will be available for forward thinking individuals who are focused on ensuring flawless stays that meet luxury guest’s expectations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Rooms: Regularly inspect all rooms and facilities to identify maintenance and repair needs.
• Create Maintenance Schedule: Develop a preventive maintenance schedule for each room, outlining tasks and frequencies for inspections, cleaning, and repairs.
• Perform Maintenance: Execute maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, electrical repairs, and minor carpentry work as needed.
• Manage Inventory: Keep track of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment, and ensure their availability for routine tasks.
• Coordinate Contractors: Arrange and oversee the work of external contractors for specialized maintenance and repair projects.
• Safety Compliance: Ensure that all rooms and facilities comply with safety regulations and standards. Address safety issues promptly.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, including schedules, work performed, and expenses.
• Budget Management: Assist in budget planning for the maintenance program and ensure that expenditures stay within budgetary constraints.
• Training: Train and supervise junior maintenance staff as necessary.
• Emergency Response: Respond to urgent maintenance requests and emergencies promptly, even outside regular working hours.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental problem solving teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience in general maintenance, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural components.
• Proficiency in using maintenance tools and equipment.
• Basic computer skills for record-keeping and communication.
• Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects and work in various weather conditions.

Experience, Education, & Licensure

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical training or certifications in maintenance and repair is a plus.
• Valid Vehicle Operators License

Compensation

Base Pay Start Rate: $25.75/Hr

We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time, regular team members that includes:

• group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
• an employee assistance program
• paid time off/sick time
• participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match