Lead Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Building Maintenance

Company Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.

Breathe deeply, dream wildly, and discover a soulful sanctuary where finding yourself comes naturally. Magic sits around every corner and within every conversation. It enchants through the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon and the sunshine of San Diego. It’s where classic meets cool, the fine unwinds into fun and inspiration leads to immersion.

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in nature, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.

At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner Assess First prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit.
• Rate of Pay: $35.00 per hour USD

To assist or perform repairs and maintenance of equipment and the physical structure of hotel; in a safe, efficient and professional manner, as assigned by the Director of Engineering or Assistant of Director of Engineering.

• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service
• Repairs, maintains and inspects plumbing, physical structure, electrical wiring and fixtures, machinery, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, spa, kitchen and laundry equipment, in accordance with blue prints, manuals, and building codes, using hand and power tools, carpenter, electrician, and plumbing tools
• Measures, cuts and installs pipes and tubing for gas and water.
• Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and other plumbing equipment and opens clogged drains
• Installs electrical equipment and repairs or replaces wiring and fixtures
• Occasionally makes and repairs shelves, partitions and other wooden structures
• Occasionally paints walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures of establishment
• Occasionally replace and repairs brick, concrete and sheetrock walls and structures
• Starts devices to test their performance
• Replaces drives belts and filters on machines and equipment
• Repairs and replaces locks
• Replaces light bulbs throughout the building
• Performs repairs to swimming pool/spa equipment
• Helps and assists other departments
• Uses Royal Services software and other preventive maintenance software to track time and work
• Uses assigned handheld devices such as an iTouch and radio to communicate work.
• Is familiar with all fire and emergency procedures
• Conducts and/or attends meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among company employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency
• Other duties as assigned

• Prepares reports, as requested, to develop a more informative data base for improved management decision making…