Lead Engineer

AccorHotel•San Diego, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Lead Engineer. This role involves assisting or performing repairs and maintenance of equipment and the physical structure of the hotel in a safe, efficient, and professional manner, as assigned by the Director of Engineering or Assistant Director of Engineering. The position requires embracing the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and interactions, and fostering an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected.

Requirements

Ability to communicate with guests and team members
Maintenance and/or technical background
Minimum five years’ experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Technical Trade School Certificate (HVAC or Electrical or Plumbing)
Prior experience in Hotel Maintenance Engineering
Spoken and written English
Basic math
Clear thinker and able to perform without supervision
Trade School Certificate (HVAC or Electrical or Plumbing)
Applicants must be legally eligible to work the United States.

Nice To Haves

Some college/University preferred
Some spoken and written Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Repairs, maintains and inspects plumbing, physical structure, electrical wiring and fixtures, machinery, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, spa, kitchen and laundry equipment, in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes, using hand and power tools, carpenter, electrician, and plumbing tools
Measures, cuts and installs pipes and tubing for gas and water.
Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and other plumbing equipment and opens clogged drains
Installs electrical equipment and repairs or replaces wiring and fixtures
Occasionally makes and repairs shelves, partitions and other wooden structures
Occasionally paints walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures of establishment
Occasionally replace and repairs brick, concrete and sheetrock walls and structures
Starts devices to test their performance
Replaces drives belts and filters on machines and equipment
Repairs and replaces locks
Replaces light bulbs throughout the building
Performs repairs to swimming pool/spa equipment
Helps and assists other departments
Uses Royal Services software and other preventive maintenance software to track time and work
Uses assigned handheld devices such as an iTouch and radio to communicate work.
Is familiar with all fire and emergency procedures
Conducts and/or attends meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among company employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency
Prepares reports, as requested, to develop a more informative data base for improved management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities
Maintains shop and other work areas in a clean and organized condition as assigned
Other duties as assigned