Engineering Supervisor

Company Description

Fairmont Breakers is a beloved feature of the Long Beach skyline and a historic landmark. Originally opened in the roaring twenties as a lavish hotel on the waterfront, it has been restored to its original grandeur as Long Beach’s only luxury hotel. The property offers 185 boutique rooms and suites, a rooftop pool and terrace, an open‑air lounge with Pacific views, a two‑story spa and fitness center, dining venues, bars, a live jazz club, and 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space.

• Respond to and attend guest repair requests.
• Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues independently.
• Perform preventive maintenance on tools and equipment, including cleaning and lubrication.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines.
• Carry equipment, identify, locate, and operate all shut‑off valves for equipment.
• Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
• Communicate daily activities and issues to other shifts using approved communication programs and standards.
• Read standard blueprints and electrical schematics for plumbing and HVAC.
• Demonstrate advanced engineering and general mechanical skills.
• Possess above‑average proficiency in at least three of the following categories and basic skills in the remaining categories: air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatic/electronic systems and controls, carpentry and finish skills, kitchen equipment, vehicles, energy conservation, and general building management.
• Show solid knowledge of safe hand and power tool use required for repairs.
• Perform complex repairs of physical property, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment, ensuring compliance with company standards and national/local codes, with little or no supervision.
• Troubleshoot and repair all types of equipment, including pumps, motors, plumbing fixtures, electrical items, and program TV’s, while using Lockout/Tagout procedures before any maintenance work.
• Use advanced engineering computer programs related to preventive maintenance, energy management, and related systems.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of hotel Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems.
• Train and mentor other engineers as needed and perform Engineer on Duty responsibilities (readings and rounds).
• Assist with special projects, room maintenance (replacements, rewiring, caulking), and general upkeep tasks such as wiping down walls, cleaning, painting, and furniture repair.
• Assume Engineering Manager responsibilities including pager duties, conducting rounds, and checking building equipment.
• Attend designated department and staff meetings.
• Recommend energy‑saving and safety ideas and participate in fire prevention and life safety programs.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in commercial electricity, HVAC, and refrigeration.
• Universal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certification.
• Working knowledge of all electrical supplies and equipment.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling and disposal.
• Working knowledge of:
  • blueprints and wiring schematics
  • power and hand tools, meters, etc. as it relates to the technical trades
• Extensive experience and training in general maintenance, electrical or refrigeration, parts inventory and requisition, and interior surface preparation and painting.
• Fluency in job‑related English, both verbal and non‑verbal.
• Provide legible communication and directions.
• Compute mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to:
  • interpret manufacturer’s literature for installation, preparation, use, and upkeep of materials and products used throughout the property
  • be well organized and follow instructions
  • focus attention on details
  • operate high‑reach lifts
  • prioritize tasks and comply with deadlines
  • think clearly and perform well under pressure
  • work and perform job functions with minimal supervision
  • work cohesively with co‑workers as part of a team
• Satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co‑workers to ensure understanding.

• Hourly rate: USD $33.00 per hour
• Discounted hotel rooms and food & beverage rates at our sister properties worldwide.
• Learning programs…