Class 2 Engineer

Location

Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

The 444-room Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st-century traveler. Our luxurious Palm Springs hotel rooms surround you in Spanish Colonial-inspired style and a soothing desert palette of beige, sand, and ivory. With plenty of space for your peace and your quiet, you’ll also open French doors to your very own private patio or balcony where the warm desert air and breathtaking views await.

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Rancho Las Palmas may be your perfect match.

Job Description

The Engineer 2 is a valuable member of the Resort’s Engineering Team dedicated to ensuring our Resort is in working order at all times. The Engineer 2 diagnoses problems, performs repairs and completes preventive maintenance tasks throughout the Resort according to Omni standards and with “intermediate” proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist hotel guests with any guest room maintenance issues (plumbing, lighting, electrical, painting, etc)
• Perform preventative maintenance responsibilities on all guest rooms as assigned
• Maintain all mechanical items in guest rooms and public areas.
• Work as a team to keep the back of house areas and equipment in safe, good working order.     
• Clean all work areas after completing job.
• Assists mechanics and external contractors in repairs of hotel property and equipment.
• Completion of all assigned work orders and daily tasks.
• Receive direction for house calls via radio.
• Be familiar with all hotel amenities and  hotel facilities
• To be familiar with the inter-relationship between the different departments (to include PBX, Guest Services, Housekeeping, F&B outlets, Banquets, Sales, Engineering and Purchasing)
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions; complete safety training and certifications.
• Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure clean uniform and professional personal appearance; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.
• Effectively operate computer, two way radio, power and hand tools required to complete responsibilities.
• Deliver personalized, memorable guest experiences by utilizing the Power of One
• Perform other duties | special projects as assigned by Engineering Management

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and problem solving skills
• EPA certificate holder preferred
• 1-2 years previous maintenance experience required
• Prior building maintenance experience and/or relevant techinical training required.
• Related Hotel/Resort experience preferred
• Must possess painting, basic plumbing, basic electrical, minor carpentry, lighting and computer skills. 
• Must be willing to work based on business levels and occupancy levels. Must be able to work AM, PM, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Walk, stand, climb, bend, reach over-head, squat and kneel for long periods at a time, as the position requires constant motion. Crawling for short periods of time.
• Move, lift, carry and push items weighing up to 50-100lbs without assistance.
• Candidates must be able to utilize step stools and ladders effectively.

Pay: $22.00/hour. The pay scale provided is a range that Omni Hotels & Resorts reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on a candidate’s qualifications and/or experience. 

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance initiative for hiring. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com