Shift Engineer: Hospitality Maintenance & Guest Experience

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Compassionate Leave

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

401k with Company Match

Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Reimbursement

Job summary

Thompson Palm Springs, part of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, is hiring a Shift Engineer to oversee general maintenance across guest rooms, meeting spaces, and back-of-house areas. The role includes preventive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, with basic troubleshooting using a windows-based system.

A minimum of three years in building maintenance is preferred. This is a nonexempt hourly position with a budgeted rate of $24.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Open scheduling availability including evenings, weekends, overnights and holidays preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred.
• Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics is preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and lift, push, and pull a moderate weight (about 50 pounds).

Responsibilities

• General maintenance and repairs in guest rooms, meeting spaces, and front-of-house areas, plus back-of-house areas (kitchen, laundry, electrical, mechanical, HVAC).
• Perform preventive maintenance on major equipment and systems.
• Basic trouble-shooting and reading blueprints/schematics.

Skills

Flexible schedule

Team player

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Multitasking

Read blueprints

Job description

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"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

Thompson Palm Springs is seeking a friendly and service-orientedShift Engineerto join our team!

Since opening in 2024, Thompson Palm Springs has quickly established itself as the desert’s most coveted lifestyle resort in the heart of downtown Palm Springs. Showcasing iconic mid-century modern design, bungalow-inspired accommodations, iconic dining, and vibrant social experiences, the resort has become a sought-after destination for discerning travelers, luxury weddings, milestone celebrations, brand activations, corporate retreats, and high-profile events.

The resort features Lola Rose, a bold Eastern Mediterranean dining experience inspired by the spice markets of Istanbul and the seasonal bounty of California, alongside Bar Issi, an elevated coastal Italian concept that blends relaxed luxury with coastal culinary sophistication. Two expansive pool experiences, immersive mountain views, the HALL Napa Valley Tasting Room, and over 35,000 square feet of dynamic indoor and outdoor event venues provide endless opportunities for unforgettable gatherings. Thompson Palm Springs was recently recognized among Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 10 Best New Hotels in the World (2026) and ranked the #1 Hotel in Southern California in the Condé Nast Readers’ Choice Awards (2025).

As a Shift Engineer, you will be responsible primarily for general maintenance and repairs in guest room, meeting space, and front of the house areas, as well as back of the house areas including kitchen, laundry, electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems. A Shift Engineer will also perform preventive maintenance on major equipment and systems, using a windows-based computer system. Ability to read blueprints and schematics is preferred, along with basic trouble-shooting skills. A minimum of three years building maintenance experience is required with hotel experience preferred. Good communication skills are necessary.

Thompson Palm Springs is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

This is a nonexempt (hourly) role. The budgeted rate for this role is $24.00.This is the hourly ratefor this position that Thompson Palm Springsreasonably expectsto pay. Decisions regarding individual hourly rates will be based ona number offactors includingexperience,and education.

Why work for Thompson Palm Springs?

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Compassionate Leave

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

401k Retirement Savings Plan & Company Match

Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance Program

Free & Discounted Hotel Rooms at Hyatt Hotels around the World!

Tuition & Wellness Reimbursement

Our Vales: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Qualifications

• Open scheduling availability including evenings, weekends, overnights and holidays preferred
• Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred
• Previous hotel maintenance experience preferred
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and walk moderate distances
• Ability to lift, pull, and push a moderate weight (about 50 pounds)
• Must be a team player but able to work independently as well
• Able to multitask and prioritize assignments.

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