Engineer 1

Hotel Caza San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer, Level 1, is responsible for ensuring that the property is maintained in the best possible condition at all times with the least amount of inconvenience to customers and employees. The role is at Hotel Caza, a boutique-style hotel in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf, operated by Highgate Hotels.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and/or experience in a hotel or related field required.
Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with employees and guests.
Must be able to listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Must be able to handle problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving them.
Must be able to understand and apply complex information and data from various sources.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
Must be able to perform heavy work, exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, over 50 pounds frequently, and over 20 pounds as stated in the posting.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field.
Trade school and/or college coursework in a related field.
Ability to work flexible and long hours when required.

Responsibilities

Repair the hotel air conditioning system, including changing filters, cleaning coils, and replacing motors.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as boilers, chillers, HVAC systems, and electrical equipment.
Take required equipment readings and test cooling towers, recording readings.
Replace and program televisions as needed.
Replace light switches, receptacles, bulbs, and fixtures.
Repair furniture.
Replace and repair pumps.
Perform plumbing repairs, including clearing clogged drains and repairing copper pipe, washers, handles, and drain fittings.
Read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
Trace and repair water lines.
Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
Perform and maintain work in compliance with local, state, and federal codes.
Test, clean, and repair swimming pools and spas.
Paint designated areas.
Repair and finish sheetrock and repair wall coverings.
Repair and program the hotel electronic lock system.
Communicate with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous, and service-oriented manner.
Listen to, understand, and clarify concerns raised by employees and guests.
Multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
Attend required hotel meetings and trainings.
Maintain regular attendance and high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
Comply with Highgate Hotel standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
Support productivity, identify problem areas, and assist in implementing solutions.
Anticipate, prevent, identify, and solve problems as necessary.
Understand and apply information and data from various sources to meet objectives.
Cross-train in other hotel-related areas and maintain confidentiality.
Show initiative by anticipating guest or operational needs.
Perform other duties as requested by management.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable law
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law