Exciting opportunity in Santa Monica!
1707 Fourth Street
Santa Monica,
CA
90401-3310
Exciting opportunity in Santa Monica!
A Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the preventative and repair of the hotel’s mechanical/electrical systems and equipment, and for the general maintenance and upkeep of the physical plant, FF&E, grounds, swimming pool, etc. Must be able to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
What will I be doing?
. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Skill & Abilities
Must be able to recognize potential safety hazards and security problems in the hotel and act upon each accordingly.
Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, dry walling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping.
Must be able to troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems and equipment.
Skill in the use of basic hand and electric tools and familiarity with parts and materials is required.
Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger and collect accurate information.
Ability to listen effectively, speak, read and write English clearly, as there will be interaction with guests and other team members.
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, walk and/or sit and continuously perform essential job functions for duration of shift.
Must be able to work in hot, cold and wet conditions and be able to stoop, kneel, crawl and climb on all types of surfaces.
Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders at a rapid pace, up to 30 feet in the air.
Grasping, lifting and holding tools and having good finger dexterity is required.
Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on the property.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds.
Frequent twisting, bending, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing and smiling.
We are a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.
We're walking distance from the beach and Santa Monica Pier. 3rd Street Promenade shops and dining are a 15-minute walk, and West L.A. attractions are within a half-hour. Enjoy an outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness center. Enjoy our all-day restaurant, grab a casual drink at the bar, or a snack at the Market Place. Host events in the sunlit ballroom or garden terrace.
Benefits of working at Westmont
You have the opportunity to work in different roles at one hotel, or move to different hotels in the portfolio, including across brands or internationally.
You have the chance to make an impact at Westmont. We value entrepreneurial spirit, and we encourage our team members to think of the hotel as their own. We appreciate creativity, flexibility, and we provide you with the resources you need to succeed.
As owner-operators, we understand the commitment and dedication necessary to run a hotel. We honor and value each team member’s service through reward programs at the hotel and corporate level. When you succeed, we all succeed.