Kitchen & Laundry Mechanic| The St. Anthony, A Luxury Collection Hotel

Kitchen & Laundry Mechanic

The Kitchen & Laundry Mechanic is responsible for the inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and overall operational reliability of the hotel's commercial kitchen and laundry equipment. This position supports hotel operations by ensuring equipment is maintained in safe, efficient, and serviceable condition while minimizing downtime and disruption to Food & Beverage, Culinary, Housekeeping, and Laundry operations.

The Kitchen & Laundry Mechanic works closely with the Engineering leadership team and operational departments to respond to equipment concerns, perform scheduled preventive maintenance, identify potential equipment failures, and coordinate outside service providers when specialized repairs are required.

This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, technical troubleshooting skills, attention to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Situated in the heart of downtown, overlooking Travis Park, the AAA Four Diamond, St. Anthony Hotel offers easy access to the trendy restaurants and historical landmarks in San Antonio, Texas. St. Anthony, a Luxury Collection Hotel San Antonio, opened in 1909 and has been designated a national historic site. Our luxury hotel in San Antonio embodies old-world splendor with touches like Italian marble and Corinthian columns. Come make history with this luxury San Antonio hotel.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

Essential Job Functions:

• Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
• Laundry Equipment Maintenance
• Preventive Maintenance & Repairs
• General Engineering Responsibilities
• Safety & Compliance

Education & Experience:

• Technical, vocational, or trade school training in mechanical systems, electrical systems, commercial appliance repair, HVAC/R, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years Previous experience repairing and maintaining commercial kitchen and/or commercial laundry equipment strongly preferred.
• Previous hotel, restaurant, hospital, institutional, or commercial facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems required.
• Experience with commercial refrigeration, gas equipment, steam systems, plumbing, and electrical controls preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Working knowledge of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures systematically and determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, steam, and gas systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize urgent equipment failures while managing scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Engineering leadership, operational managers, associates, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to maintain professionalism when responding to urgent operational situations.
• Basic computer skills necessary to complete electronic work orders and maintenance documentation.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently standing and walking for extended periods.
• Bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, and working in confined or restricted spaces.
• Regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling tools, parts, and equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or move approximately 50 pounds, with assistance used for heavier equipment or materials.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at varying heights when required.
• Ability to work around hot equipment, steam, water, grease, chemicals, mechanical equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to safely perform work in kitchen, laundry, mechanical, and back-of-house environments.

Work Schedule:

• Must have flexibility to work varying schedules based on hotel operational needs.
• Schedule may include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be available to respond to urgent equipment failures during scheduled shifts.
• May be required to participate in an on-call or emergency response rotation based on operational needs.

Safety & Security:

The safety and security of our guests and associates is of utmost importance to Crescent. Every Crescent associate should adhere to the hotel security policies and procedures, particularly regarding key controls, lifting heavy objects, using chemicals, and effectively reporting safety hazards and safety concerns.

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