Engineers

Maintenance Engineer

El Capitan Canyon Resort | Santa Barbara, CA

$26.50 per hour | Part-Time | PM / Second Shift

Keep Our Resort Running Smoothly and Our Guests Comfortable

Do you enjoy working with your hands, solving problems, and making sure everything is working the way it should? El Capitan Canyon is looking for reliable, hardworking, and service-driven Part-Time Maintenance Engineers to join our team and provide critical PM/second-shift coverage throughout the resort.

Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, just 15 minutes north of Santa Barbara, El Capitan Canyon offers a unique outdoor hospitality experience. As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll play an important role in keeping our accommodations, facilities, recreational areas, and resort grounds safe, functional, and welcoming for our guests.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Maintenance Engineers to support primarily PM/second-shift operations, including weekends and holidays.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will help maintain the resort's facilities and accommodations while responding to guest needs and addressing maintenance issues throughout the property.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to guest maintenance requests and complete routine maintenance and minor repairs throughout the resort.
• Perform inspections of guest accommodations before and after occupancy and address maintenance needs as necessary.
• Troubleshoot and perform general repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, drywall, painting, and other maintenance systems.
• Inspect playgrounds, pool and spa areas, recreational amenities, and other common areas to ensure they are safe and in good working condition.
• Test pool and spa chemical levels and make appropriate adjustments, where applicable and as trained.
• Maintain resort vehicles, equipment, tools, and maintenance areas.
• Identify and report maintenance deficiencies, safety hazards, accidents, and injuries promptly.
• Ensure resort facilities, accommodations, common areas, and public access routes remain safe, functional, and presentable.
• Maintain an organized maintenance workshop and storage areas.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Provide courteous and professional service to guests and team members.
• Complete maintenance documentation and written reports as needed.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of relevant maintenance experience.
• Reliable, dependable, and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple maintenance requests during a busy shift.
• General knowledge and hands-on experience with maintenance and repair work.
• Working knowledge of several areas such as plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywall, painting, and general facility maintenance.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, maintenance equipment, and applicable machinery.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email and internet use.
• Ability to complete clear and legible written reports.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying seasonal temperatures and conditions.
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently or constantly, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability to work PM/second shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous maintenance experience in a hotel, resort, campground, RV resort, or similar hospitality environment.
• Heavy equipment experience.
• Experience troubleshooting multiple maintenance systems.
• General knowledge of grounds maintenance and facility operations.

Schedule

This is a Part-Time PM/Second Shift position, with a primary focus on evening coverage.

Typical hours are approximately 2:00 PM10:30 PM, with flexibility based on operational needs.

Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Why Join El Capitan Canyon?

At El Capitan Canyon, we believe exceptional guest experiences begin with a well-maintained, safe, and welcoming resort. Our team works together to create an environment where guests can relax, explore, and enjoy California's Central Coast.

As part of our Maintenance team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a beautiful outdoor environment while developing your skills across a wide range of maintenance and facility operations.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive starting pay of $26.50 per hour Paid Family Leave Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Pay Company-Paid Life Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Opportunities for Growth and Development Work in a Beautiful Outdoor Environment Along California's Central Coast

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're a dependable, hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping a property safe, functional, and looking its best, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the El Capitan Canyon Maintenance team.

El Capitan Canyon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. EOE: Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disability / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.

Due to the volume of applicants, only selected candidates will be contacted. Please, no phone calls.

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