Engineer (Hotel Maintenance) Jobs

Opportunity: Engineer

Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards while treating guests in a warm and friendly manner.

Potential Career Path

Engineering Supervisor - Chief Engineer - Area Chief Engineer

Essential Functions

• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Maintain repair and preventative maintenance records.
• Trace and repair all types of water lines.
• Repair furniture.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Work as a bell attendant in the event of staffing shortages or during peak check in/out periods.
• Follow Service Recovery Guidelines.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures, replace light switches, receptacles, and light bulbs.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.

Position Requirements

• Previous engineer/maintenance experience or equivalent training required.
• High School diploma and Trade school course work in related field preferred.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits
• 401k Company Match
• Competitive wages for full time and part time opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Health Insurance
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Bonus Program
• Educational/Professional Development
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program
• Travel Discounts

Work Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Our hotel in Palm Desert is a mile from Indian Wells, and a 25-minute drive from Palm Springs. We're surrounded by world-class golf courses, and have six hardcourt tennis courts, and a fully landscaped resort-sized outdoor pool. We host a complimentary evening reception and serve cooked-to-order breakfast daily.