Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Handles basic repairs and maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, installation, electrical, mechanical, general labor, and architectural systems through the facility to ensure operations efficiency and safety. Installs, maintains, repairs ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment. Diagnose mechanical issues and correct them in addition to reviewing schematics. Repair ... more details
Starting at $25.00 - $28.00 per hour / Full-Time
We are hiring a Hotel Maintenance Technician III dedicated to providing routine and preventative maintenance to protect the assets of The Westgate Hotel and to keep the hotel running smoothly and to ensure a safe, quality guest experience. As the Hotel Maintenance Tech III of The Westgate Hotel, you would be responsible for reporting to the Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer in maintaining the function and safety of the facility to protect the well-being of all guests and team members in the hotel’s effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. The successful individual will help drive an amazing guest experience by providing seamless mechanical operations. This position must have experience in repair and maintenance of all physical facilities (both interior and exterior) throughout the hotel property including, but not limited to electrical, installation, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, painting, drywall repairs, lock repairs and life safety. This position will also provide technical support related to HVAC, water operations, and general maintenance of 222 hotel rooms and fitness center. Moreover, they must be skilled in cleaning, adjusting, and repairing systems and will be responsible for air quality systems from installation to end-of-life and emergency repairs.
The Westgate hotel is a luxury hotel providing world-class elegance in hospitability. Devoted to tradition of excellence, providing memorable experience and genuine service. While carting for our employees and guest, to the serving the communities where we live. Join us in this beautiful, rewarding environment in the heart of downtown San Diego.
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Chief Engineer Manager / Assistant Chief Engineer
Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Handles basic repairs and maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, installation, electrical, mechanical, general labor, and architectural systems through the facility to ensure operations efficiency and safety.
- Installs, maintains, repairs ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical issues and correct them in addition to reviewing schematics.
- Repair machines, equipment, or structures as necessary.
- Routinely inspecting various elements of buildings and grounds, like elevators, fire alarms, security cameras and sprinkler systems.
- Support the Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer to complete routine maintenance and repairs in the property.
- Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause; determine emergency status and report to Chief Engineer and/or the General Manager with findings.
Safety Responsibilities:
- Protect, promote, and train safety of self, co-workers, and Westgate Hotel guests always.
- Promptly report any potentially harmful equipment or situations to the immediate manager
- Report safety-related accidents and incidents at once to immediate manager and appropriate department(s), following documented procedures.
- Follow all company and department safety policies and procedures as outlined in the Hotel’s Occupational Safety & Health Compliance Manual and department-specific procedures or manuals. OSHA Compliance.
- Operate equipment in a safe manner that will not lead to injury to yourself or others.
- Drive in accordance with the law and Westgate Hotel policies.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Must be able to work varied shifts - after hours, over weekends and on public holidays with short or minimal notice.
- Must have organizational and troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of commercial HVAC, boiler, chillers, plumbing, electrical, laundry and refrigeration.
- Be able to use hand and power tools and other machinery required.
- Repair and replace plumbing piping and perform basic plumbing repairs.
- Perform guest room preventative maintenance.
- Ability to handle guest room calls and issues requested by guest, Guest Services, Housekeeping
- Ability to communicate effectively with our guest training and exemplify guest service standards.
- Successfully complete all mandated compliance training and reviews a; departmental safety information: MSD Sheets and knows location of all emergency response equipment. Practice emergency procedures in compliance with hotel/ company standards, react and assist in any hotel emergency.
- This position requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task. Must have Professional and positive demeanor always with a desire to exceed expectations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least five years of maintenance experience required.
- 1 to 2 years’ experience as an HVAC technician, and willingness to continue education in HVAC field.
- Professional Certifications (e.g., CMRP or HVAC certified) preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Experience with foreman skills, managing projects and crew preferred.
EQUIPMENT/PROGRAMS USED
Requires knowledge of and ability to operate computer equipment and software – strong Microsoft office skills. Computer, portable radio, telephone, mobile phone, copy machine, fax, and other basic office equipment. Ability to drive forklift.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. This job operates in a professional environment.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly works in both indoor and outdoor environments.
- Ability to move up to 100 lbs., with wheeled assistance.
- Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting or lifting overhead 20-50 or more pounds.
- Physical activities include walking, talking, standing, stooping, hearing, seeing, talking, bending, reaching, fingering, feeling, touching, writing, grasping, handling, stretching, balancing, pushing, pulling, reaching up and down, and remain stationary at times throughout work periods.
- Considerable repetitive motion of hands, wrists, shoulders and back is required.
Here's what we offer:
- $200.00 Referral Bonus after being hired for each referral that is hired after 90 days of employment.
- Flexible scheduling Full and Part Time
- Benefits for full-time employees (30 hrs. a week) after 60 days of employment (Medical, Dental, Vision & Life)
- Hotel Stay Discounts
- Employee Meals
- AquaVie Fitness & Spa - Membership Discount
- Training and career growth opportunities
- Discounts at Grand America Hotels & Resorts properties
- Next to trolley station and downtown bus stops
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.