Engineer | Palihotel San Diego

Engineer | Palihotel San Diego

We're looking for a seasoned engineer that's savvy with preventative maintenance and ongoing repairs to ensure our hotel is safe and comfortable for guests and our team!

Palihotel San Diego is a vibrant and bustling mainstay located in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. Featuring 122 guest rooms, Palihotel San Diego brings a youthful, design-centric offering to San Diego's hotel landscape, showcasing a preppy, nautical-inspired charm, and complete with Saint James French Diner restaurant and bar and a guest-exclusive roof deck offering daily social hour and the best views of the city. If you're passionate about creating genuine connections, thrive in a dynamic hospitality environment, and find joy in elevating guest experiences, we invite you to join our team at Palihotel San Diego!

The task at hand:

• Conducting ongoing room inspections to identify repair needs
• Installing or repairing sheet rock and other wall coverings
• Painting and painting touch-ups as needed throughout the property
• Installing and repairing basic electrical fixtures, from replacing light switches to swapping lightbulbs
• Repairing fixtures and furniture
• Installing, replacing, and programing televisions
• Performing minor plumbing functions
• Replacing and repairing heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on HVAC units
• Tracing and repairing all types of water lines
• Troubleshooting and repairing kitchen equipment
• Maintaining repair and preventive maintenance records while following service recovery guidelines
• Adhering to work to local, state and Federal codes while performing all building maintenance needs.
• Supporting the operations team and completing some House Person functions in the event of staffing shortages or busy periods.
• Practicing safe work habits by wearing protective safety equipment and complying with MSDS and OSHA standards
• Helping to ensure overall guest satisfaction
• Working a flexible schedule based on hotel occupancy or emergency repair needs

What we're looking for:

• A positive, upbeat attitude and a passion for building maintenance
• A collaborative team member that's happy to pitch in, support coworkers, and try things differently if the situation calls for a quick pivot.
• A good communicator
• Top-notch organization skills and the ability to prioritize projects
• The ability to safely work throughout a shift. Tasks may include walking, standing, bending, and lifting supplies up to 50lbs.
• Comfort in a fast-paced environment
• 5+ years of experience in general repair and building maintenance
• Professional skilled trade licensing in plumbing & electrical preferred, but not required
• A flexible work schedule as weekend and holiday shifts may be required from time to time
• Requires mobility and prolonged standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Extensive knowledge of AC systems & refrigeration

What's in it for you:

• A competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan (future you will love this one!)
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and sick pay when you're under the weather.
• Career advancement in an organization committed to helping star employees thrive.
• There's also an opportunity to expand your career trajectory as we are a fast-growing company with hotels and restaurants in multiple cities.
• Professional development that sets you up for success across multiple hospitality career paths.
• A collaborative work environment where your creative ideas can come to fruition.
• Amazing employee discounts on hotels and dining across our entire portfolio (18 hotels and more to come!)
• Hands-on training with a nimble team.

Palisociety is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Palisociety does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.