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Maintenance Engineer

La Valencia Hotel
La Jolla, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025 CLOSED ON 12/25/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Engineer position at La Valencia Hotel?

Job Description

Job description:

JOB SUMMARY: Ideal candidates are highly motivated and effective at working in a fast-paced team environment.

We are looking for customer focused employees who share our passion for hospitality and creating exceptional and memorable experiences.

Hotel Engineer is responsible for assisting with the operation, maintenance, service and repair of equipment as assigned. He/she is also responsible for participating in the preventative maintenance program, handling guest requests and other work orders as assigned. He/she is also responsible for performing the job in a safe and efficient manner and performing trade jobs but not limited to, such as carpentry, painting, and plumbing.

Essential Duties

  • Assist with the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
  • Change out light bulbs; perform preventative maintenance for guest rooms to include vinyl repair, touch up paint, minor furniture repair, tub caulking, tile repairs, etc.
  • Perform preventative maintenance for ice machines, refrigerators, kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, HVAC, guestrooms, and meeting rooms.
  • Perform plumbing repair, laundry equipment repair, preventative maintenance on all exhaust fans and supply; monitor energy conservation; repair vacuum cleaners and any other small equipment upon request.
  • Immediately follow up on any alarms to determine the exact location and cause - determine emergency status and report to the Front Desk.
  • Perform any other duties as requested by management.

Experience And Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred. College degree preferred but not required.
  • English fluency required.
  • Minimum one year experience of customer service.
  • Experience hospitality preferred but not required.
  • Current CA Driver's License required with good driving record.

Skills And Aptitutes

  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  • High quality standards for production and service. Maintain a professional and courteous environment. Good team player. High level of morale and productivity.
  • Maintain a professional and courteous environment.
  • Ability to effectively manage and problem solve situations.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors and outdoors. Must always be alert and practice safety protocols. Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, crouching, kneeling, balancing, running, finger dexterity, and pushing/pulling. Frequent lifting/carrying up to 75 lbs. and occasional lifting always carrying of up to 100 lbs. Wear earpieces during shift. Must be able to work well under pressure. Must always be aware of environment and safety procedures. Flexibility required to work long, sometimes irregular hours.

WORK LOCATION: In person

The above statements are intended to be a general description. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if work is similar, related or logically assigned. Moreover, the description is subject to change as the needs of the employer or position change.

Pacifica is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals are encouraged to discuss potential accommodation with the employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Salary : $22

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