Engineering 2

Sand & Sea•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

Engineer II is responsible for maintaining and repairing the hotel’s physical building and its features, including day-to-day operations and maintenance routines. The role carries out preventative maintenance, projects, and tasks assigned by a supervisor, performs moderate repairs, and assists with major repairs and hotel improvements safely and professionally. The Engineering Department also supports other operating departments with guest activities as needed. The role requires working knowledge across hotel engineering disciplines and the ability to troubleshoot and repair several areas, such as plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, low voltage, Saflok, basic computer systems, drywall, painting, wallpaper, pool and spa maintenance, and guest-room and common-area preventive maintenance. Engineer II handles HOTSOS tickets within their skillset independently and supports work outside their skillset with assistance or supervision. The position reports to the Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, or Assistant Engineering Manager and does not supervise other employees. The position requires 24/7 availability to cover work shifts or emergencies. Hours may occasionally exceed 40 per week. Candidates must be able to perform the listed physical duties and maintain regular, punctual attendance. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 3 years of experience with hotel or institutional work and HVAC systems.
At least 1–2 years of experience with laundry equipment.
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, life-safety systems, preventive-maintenance systems, and related engineering disciplines.
Basic troubleshooting and repair knowledge in several listed engineering areas.
Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Ability to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods; stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, reach daily; lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally; and stand during shifts.
Regular, punctual attendance.
Availability to cover work shifts or emergencies on a 24/7 basis.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair the hotel building and its features, including day-to-day operations and maintenance routines.
Execute preventive maintenance, projects, and tasks assigned by a supervisor.
Perform moderate repairs and participate in major repairs and hotel improvements in a safe, consistent, and professional manner.
Troubleshoot and repair areas within the employee’s skillset, including applicable plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, low-voltage, Saflok, computer, drywall, painting, wallpaper, pool and spa, and guest-room or common-area maintenance work.
Execute HOTSOS tickets within the employee’s skillset with little or no assistance or supervision.
Support HOTSOS tickets and CAPEX projects outside the employee’s skillset with assistance or supervision.
Check and calibrate equipment and instruments to ensure they are accurate and operating properly.
Maintain accurate HOTSOS logs and department- or area-specific checklists.
Fit new parts into existing systems while minimizing downtime.
Attend and participate in mandatory meetings.
Respond immediately to equipment or system failures; accurately communicate the nature of failures and suggest options to resolve them.
Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Work collaboratively with Engineering and other departments to achieve guest satisfaction.
Represent the employee and Engineering Department professionally and positively.
Comply with and support standard operating procedures in the SOP Binder.
Perform tasks in a manner that promotes a professional and safe work environment; report unsafe acts, conditions, and accidents to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
Resolve landscaping issues.
Provide support to other operating departments with guest activities as needed.
Cover work shifts or emergencies as required by 24/7 availability.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
Company-paid life insurance of $25,000 for eligible employees.
Matching 401(k) retirement savings plan, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution.
Seven paid holidays.
Sick pay when eligible.
Company-paid parking.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee recognition programs.
Employee referral incentive program.
Transportation allowance.
Dry-cleaning services for up to six pieces of work clothes per week.