Engineer I

Peregrine Hospitality•Los Gatos, CA

11d

About The Position

The Engineer I is responsible for keeping the property in the best possible condition through repairs, inspections, and general maintenance of utility services, supplies, and tools. The role performs repairs and preventive maintenance across a range of hotel systems and facilities, maintains related records, and works in accordance with applicable codes, hotel policies, and safety rules. The position may require work weeks exceeding 40 hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and involves physically demanding work in varied environments.

Requirements

Previous experience in a similar capacity is required.
Ability to use hand tools.
Ability to stand and work for extended periods and to bend, stoop, or reach as needed.
Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures, including temperatures above 100°F.
Ability to perform heavy work: exert up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Ability to work with exposure to chemicals, dirt, odors, noise, and slippery, unstable, or uneven working surfaces.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow the company’s Service culture and participate in required hotel meetings and trainings.
Maintain standards of personal appearance and grooming, including proper uniform or business attire and name tag.
Repair broken items, fixtures, and hardware, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, masonry, flooring, kitchen equipment, and light concrete work.
Regularly inspect equipment and facilities, troubleshoot issues, take required equipment readings, and test boilers and record readings.
Replace and program televisions as needed; replace switches, receptacles, bulbs, and fixtures.
Repair furniture and replace or repair pumps.
Perform plumbing repairs, including clearing clogged drains, repairing copper pipe, changing washers and handles, and repairing drain fittings.
Read blueprints and wiring diagrams; trace and repair water lines.
Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and perform work to local, state, and federal codes.
Test, clean, and repair swimming pools and spas.
Paint designated areas, repair and finish sheet rock, and repair wall coverings.
Repair and program the hotel electronic lock system.
Abide by hotel policies and safety rules.
Perform other duties as requested by management.