Maintenance Technician I, Engineering (FT)

Montage Hotels & Resorts • San Diego, CA

7d • $24

About The Position

The Painter / Hotel Preventative Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the hotel’s guestrooms and public areas through routine inspections, preventative maintenance, painting, and minor repairs. This role ensures all hotel spaces remain safe, functional, and visually appealing in accordance with brand standards, supporting an exceptional guest experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of maintenance, repair, or engineering experience.
• Minimum two years of customer service experience.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English clearly.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods (up to 6 hours per shift).
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs routinely.
• Ability to push/pull up to 250 lbs occasionally (carts, equipment).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb ladders, and reach overhead.
• Must possess manual dexterity to operate tools and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hotel or luxury property experience.
• Certification from a trade or technical maintenance program.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office or hotel-specific maintenance software.

Responsibilities

• Painting & Surface Touch-Ups Perform touch-up painting in guestrooms, corridors, back-of-house areas, and public spaces. Repaint surfaces showing wear, scuffs, stains, or damage.
• Carpentry & General Repairs Repair or replace doors, hardware, hinges, furniture, cabinetry, and millwork. Adjust or repair baseboards, shelving, drawer slides, and built-in components. Perform drywall patching and texture matching in both guestrooms and public areas.
• Tile, Grout & Caulking Replace cracked, loose, or damaged tiles. Regrout or recaulk bathrooms, showers, and entryways. Ensure all wet areas remain properly sealed and waterproof.
• Guestroom & Public Area Preventative Maintenance Complete scheduled PMs for guestrooms and assigned public spaces. Follow PM checklists including plumbing, HVAC, electrical fixtures, hardware, safety items, and general room condition. Identify issues requiring follow-up repairs or vendor support.
• HVAC / AC Maintenance Replace filters and inspect AC units for proper operation. Address basic AC performance issues and escalate larger problems.
• Plumbing Maintenance Inspect and repair toilets, faucets, drains, showerheads, and supply lines. Snake clogged drains and ensure proper water flow in guestrooms and public restrooms.
• Electronics & TV Maintenance Test and troubleshoot in-room televisions, remotes, inputs, and basic connectivity. Ensure all in-room electronic features function correctly.
• Safety & Documentation Follow all safety protocols and use proper PPE. Document completed work orders and PM tasks in the hotel’s maintenance system. Report hazards or unsafe conditions immediately.
• Other Duties Assist the Engineering or Maintenance team with special projects as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED