Engineer I
About The Position
The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is the premier oceanfront hotel on the Central Coast, offering beautiful ocean views and a team known for outstanding customer service. As a locally owned business and proud supporter of the Central Coast Community, The Cliffs Hotel & Spa provides donations and hosts community-focused programs. We value our employees with appreciation events, discounted lunches, and special hotel benefits. The Cliffs Hotel & Spa is continuously growing and expanding, and we are seeking a hard-working, skilled, and efficient full-time Engineer I to create a sense of luxury while executing basic repair and maintenance needs. This entry-level position is responsible for the upkeep of all exterior and interior areas of the property daily and repairing hotel equipment as assigned by the Chief Engineer. The Engineer I will help maintain the appearance and functionality of The Cliffs Hotel & Spa property-wide and uphold The Cliffs Mission and Values.
Requirements
- High school diploma
- Working knowledge of basic maintenance (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc)
- Good command of English language.
- Ability to work with people effectively.
- Ability to multitask and work in mentally demanding situations.
- Ability to self-monitor tasks given throughout the day.
- Must be able to communicate and work effectively with co-workers in all departments
- Ability to stand continuously for the duration of the shift (eight hours).
- Ability to lift heavy equipment (in excess of 50 pounds)
- Ability to stretch, bend, kneel, and reach frequently during shift (3-6 hours)
- Ability to work in stressful situations
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of hotel, lodging, or resort engineering experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Inspects hotel grounds and takes action daily for cleanliness, general repair issues, and trash pickup.
- Maintains the exterior of the hotel property including trimming hedges, repairing fences, trash pickup, etc.
- Responds to facility maintenance requests from guests and staff through in-house ticket management programs, updating with notes and addressing issues in a timely manner, escalating to Chief Engineer when appropriate.
- Cleans and maintains pool and hot tub daily, if certified.
- Repairs minor guest room issues, either through the Preventative Maintenance (PM) Program or via guest/management request.
- Completes basic plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repairs as needed.
- Assists with any needed tile, paver, carpet and vinyl flooring repair and installation throughout property.
- Painting as requested by Chief Engineer.
- Make repairs to hotel, spa, and restaurant equipment as requested by Chief Engineer.
- Operates power tools such as drills, saws, and sanders safely and as directed.
- Complies fully and consistently with all the hotel conditions of employment and standards of uniform, grooming, and personal hygiene.
- Communicates clearly and professionally with guests, management, and co-workers.
- Attends and reports on time for all meetings and training sessions scheduled by management.
- Recognizes and reacts to potential safety hazards and security problems in the hotel and act accordingly, as directed by Company policies, OSHA guidelines, and any local/state ordinances and/or laws.
- Completes all other tasks as assigned by manager.
Benefits
- daily discounted lunches from our restaurant
- special hotel benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
