Lead Engineer, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Building Maintenance

Overview

Company Description

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 Penasquitos 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.

What is in it for you:

• 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: $34.89 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Include but are not limited to the following:

• 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 and critical evaluation of work activities
• Maintains shop and other work areas in a clean and organized condition as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate with guests and team members
• Maintenance and/or technical background
• Minimum five years' experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical Trade School Certificate (HVAC or Electrical or Plumbing)
• Prior experience in Hotel Maintenance Engineering
• Some college/University preferred

• Spoken and written English
• Some spoken and written Spanish preferred

• Basic math

• Clear thinker and able to perform without supervision

• Trade School Certificate (HVAC or Electrical or Plumbing)

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

• Good physical condition
• Regular bending, kneeling and reaching
• Regular lifting and moving of heavy materials
• Standing most of the day
• Continuous walking

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