Hotel Maintenance Engineer IV - Painter

Hourly Compensation: $28      

(This is a set hourly wage. No wage range exists). 

Non-Exempt, Overtime Eligible 

BENEFITS:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision after 30 days of employment with free Back Joint Care Program 
• Free Short-Term Disability (up to $750/week).  Long-Term Disability at cost (up to $10K/month) after 30 days of employment
• Free Basic Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan after 30 days of employment (1.5 times of annual salary) 
• Paytient Healthcare Spending
• 401k after 30 days of employment with company match (100% of salary deferrals up to the first 3% and 50% of salary deferrals on next 2%)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plan (accrue from day one at a rate of 0.061 hours per regular hour worked, use on 91st day of employment)
• Voluntary Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Plan
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Travel Assistance Program

OTHER BENEFITS:  

• Hotel discounts at 10,000 global destinations (nightly rates as low as $45)
• Parking:  Discounted parking in hotel garage ($7/day or $140 monthly pass)
• 50% subsidy for public transportation expenses
• Referral program of $250 per successfully referred new hire
• Complimentary cafeteria meals
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Employee Exercise Room
• Community Service Events 
• This position is eligible for overtime

WHY THE RENAISSANCE SEATTLE HOTEL? 

Were you always the curious kid that opened every cabinet, peeked behind every door, and never passed up the opportunity to ask "why"? If that sounds like you, then the Renaissance is the place for you! Here at the Renaissance Seattle we welcome you to bring your personal style to every experience and interaction and encourage the curiosity and the “why” in you. If you’ve got authentic style, a natural curiosity, and a warm way with people, then come live the Renaissance way…. live life to DISCOVER. If you’re passionate about your neighborhood, always looking to explore places one wouldn’t find in a travel guide and love making new and exciting discoveries then the Renaissance Seattle is the right place for you to shine, explore, and grow! The Renaissance isn’t just a place to spend the night, it's a place with style just as unique and adventurous as yours. We’re not just looking for anyone… We’re looking for YOU!

Where do you want your career to go? It’s up to you. A lifer in your discipline – great, we know you will perform exceptionally every day. Would you like to explore other disciplines at some point? There is no better opportunity than this one. Striving to be an Assistant Chief Engineer, Chief Engineer, General Manager, or more? We’ll support you all the way. 

ABOUT OUR MANAGEMENT COMPANY

• The R.C. Hedreen Company is Seattle’s pre-eminent hotel developer.  The company built the Hilton, Crowne Plaza, Renaissance, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt at Olive 8, Hyatt Regency, and more to come  
• Ownership is also the management company – No red tape
• The company values longevity – nearly half of our team has been with us 5 years 

ABOUT OUR HOTEL

• 4th largest hotel in Seattle with 557 rooms, 28,000 sq. ft of meeting space
• Stable operation – hotel has never been sold
• Three onsite Beverage and Food outlets, The Fig & The Judge Restaurant, the 515 Bar & Lounge, The 515 Coffee Bar 

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in the efficient, safe, and professional operation of the hotel's building, grounds, equipment, and physical appearance to support an exceptional guest and employee experience. This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the hotel's interior and exterior painted surfaces, conducting routine property walks to identify areas requiring attention, and responding promptly to engineering requests from guests and team members.

In addition to painting responsibilities, this role supports the Engineering team with general building maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, and other projects as assigned. The ideal candidate has a well-rounded maintenance background and is comfortable working across multiple building trades in a fast-paced hotel environment.

JOB DUTIES

• Communicate effectively with guests, team members, and other departments.

• Respond professionally and promptly to guest requests, work orders, incoming calls, and radio calls.

• Perform interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, patching, and surface preparation.

• Conduct routine inspections and property walks to identify maintenance and cosmetic repair needs.

• Assist with preventative maintenance, inspections, and general building repairs.

• Complete daily engineering task sheets, preventative maintenance assignments, and required documentation.

• Assist in training new Engineering team members on department procedures and responsibilities.

• Assist with inventory, ordering, and stock control of engineering supplies.

• Properly use and return shop tools, ladders, and testing equipment.

• Follow established elevator policies and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures.

• Maintain clean, organized, and safe engineering workspaces.

• Attend departmental meetings and follow all hotel policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Two (2) years of training or equivalent experience in one or more skilled trades.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Hospitality or hotel engineering experience strongly preferred.

• Construction or commercial building maintenance experience preferred.

• HVAC certification or related HVAC experience preferred.

• Experience in multiple maintenance trades, including painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC, preferred.

• One (1) year of commercial painting experience preferred.

• Multi-lingual a BIG plus! What languages? You name it, we probably have it.

Renaissance Seattle is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Renaissance Seattle does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. Consistent with these obligations, Renaissance Seattle also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

 Washington State is an “at-will” state and as such both employer and employee reserve the right to terminate employment at any time, with or without notice or cause, except as otherwise provided by law.  

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified and are subject to reasonable adaptations at any time, as the company requires. This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion. For inquiries regarding this specific job posting, please e-mail us at hr@renaissanceseattle.com.