Hotel Maintenance Engineer

Overall Responsibilities

Ensure that we maintain the highest standards in the hotel’s guest and associate safety and comfort. Mainly responsible for guest rooms, meeting rooms and public spaces functionality in regard to lighting, plumbing, temperature comfort, appearance and basic functionality. Keep all hotel equipment in good repair with minimum down time by providing day to day maintenance. Continually support and improve the engineering services that effectively address problems affecting guests and associates. Protect hotel assets to ensure value is maintained.

Primary Location: US-CA-Dublin

Organization: Hyatt Place Dublin/Pleasanton

The Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect all operating systems and components of the hotel to ensure they are operating properly, efficiently and safely, as directed by Chief Engineer.
• Promptly respond to front desk reports of guest problems or concerns, inform the front desk when action is complete so the front desk can perform "Courtesy Call Back" telephone calls.
• Have the ability to explain to guest how to properly operate or use hotel equipment. Trouble-shoot and repair housekeeping equipment.
• Trouble-shoot and repair guest TV, phone, lights and furniture
• Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, or makes recommendations for repairs, as assigned: of all mechanical/electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing systems, all building components and furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Daily maintain the grounds, landscaping and parking areas in a clean, neat, safe and attractive manner.
• Perform painting, carpentry, plumbing, emergency carpet cleaning and other jobs as necessary.
• Maintain all storage area, shops and mechanical areas in a clean, safe and secure manner, reporting to the Chief Engineer any corrective actions that need to be taken.
• Report to work on time and in complete uniform, including name tag, as prescribed by your Supervisor.
• Follow all safety rules as outlined by the hotel.
• Be continually alert for the safety of all employees and guests, reporting any unsafe conditions to your immediate supervisor.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are the responsibilities of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate regularly works near moving mechanical parts, in outside weather conditions, and is regularly exposed to vibration. The associate is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The associate occasionally works in high precarious places. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Requires strong command of the English language to include speaking, reading and writing
• Ability to learn quickly and work in fast paced environment
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must hold a valid California driver's license
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment
• Ability to lift, pull, and push moderate weight (up to 100 lbs or more)

Benefits

From the first day of employment, All Hyatt associates are eligible for discounted room rates at 1000+ Hyatt properties worldwide subject to availability. This usually includes 50% discount towards food & beverages (non-alcoholic). We offer a friendly work environment with energetic co-workers and management. Do you want to be a part of Team Hyatt?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person