Engineer II

Company Description

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is dedicated to providing an experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. Our hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.

Thrive in an environment where care and kindness are at the heart of everything we do. With us, you can take pride in being part of a wider global team leading the way in local sustainability initiatives. Working together with our communities, we will empower you to make your own meaningful impact. We will support you to maintain your wellbeing too, so that you can live life to the fullest.

Job Description

Job Summary: 

To repair and maintain the physical structure to the highest level at all times, by following established best maintenance practices. Complete assignments/projects as directed by Department Director or Manager. Handle all guest interactions courteously, cordially, and efficiently. Maintain professional demeanor at all times while on property. Maintain high level of professionalism within the Hotel and other Departments.

Primary Duties:

• Respond to guest calls as T-100 and assigned Work Orders during designated shift.
• Perform projects and repairs assigned by Director of Engineering and Engineering Manager.
• Guest Rooms: plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical equipment including lamps, air conditioners, cosmetic items, replacing electrical switches and outlets, assisting with high speed internet problems, HVAC problems and programming TV’s.
• Public Areas: plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing, electrical, HVAC equipment and cosmetic items.
• Fire alarm/Life safety system: Monitor Fire system as necessary, and be fully informed of the system operation and to handle emergencies involving the systems. Have working knowledge of fire sprinkler and emergency power systems.  
• Energy Conservation: to observe energy and utilities usage in the hotel and on the grounds. To look for ways to conserve energy and report any ideas to Engineering Management.   
• Tools: clean, lubricate, protect and otherwise maintain all tools and equipment in the hotel. To assure all tools are returned properly to the engineering shop and secured in proper storage area. Protect and otherwise maintain your assigned tool pouch and its tools at the discretion of the Engineering Management.
• Emergencies: Be available for any emergency, and act in and engineering capacity to protect our guests and associates and preserve the building and its systems during the emergency. To act as quickly and responsibly as possible to return the building to its normal operating status. To inform Engineering Management of any such emergencies.
• Accident Prevention and Safety: to strive to work in an accident free manner and to create a safe work environment for others. Continuously look for conditions that may endanger associates or guest of the hotel, and to take immediate action to correct any hazardous conditions found.
• Records: to read, log, track and interpret reading from meters, gauges and other measuring units. To maintain a thorough log of each day’s activities and problems that occur and pass on information to other shifts.
• Departmental Duties: to clean all engineering areas as directed by Engineering Management. To work in a neat and efficient manner, keeping work areas clean and well organized. To serve as otherwise directed or needed to help maintain the effective and efficient operation of the hotel.
• General: Complete all work assigned in a safe and professional manner. Maintain communications with supervisors to ensure that all needed materials, tools and supplies are available or on order. Follow up on any items that may be on back order.
• Keep supervisor updated on assignments. Provide training and technical advice to other engineers as needed or requested.
• Same primary duties to perform as Level 1 Engineering as needed.
• Properly Maintain all water features and it’s surroundings. Pool, waterfalls and fountains.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year experience as a building maintenance engineer.
• Knowledge of all Central Plant Systems: Boilers, Chillers, Cooling Towers, Emergency Response Equipment/Machinery, Kitchen Equipment, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, HVAC, Refrigeration and Fire Life Safety repair and maintenance.
• Soldering and Brazing, knowledge or Pro Press Tools
• Electronic Systems and Controls – Thermostats and Sensors.
• Carpentry and Finish Skills - Paint, painting tools, and materials.
• Pumps and Motors
• Vehicles
• Energy Conservation
• General Building
• Maintaining Stock and Request Materials as necessary to complete projects in a timely manner.

Additional Information

Bring passion and dedication to excellence, and we will recognize your contribution with a variety of benefits, rewards and development opportunities. We also offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, including apps with content to help you feel at your best. Join us, and you can thrive as an individual as well as being part of a supportive and inclusive team. 

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Confidentiality: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining work authorization documents.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Pay: $37.36 per hour

Schedule: Variable Full-Time (includes weekends & holidays)