Lead Engineer (48043)

Job Details

Job Location: Hotel Oceana Santa Monica – SANTA MONICA, CA 90403

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $29.00 – $33.00 per hour

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Facilities

Role Overview

Lead the maintenance and repair program at a four‑star or five‑star hotel, ensuring that the property operates safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing facility maintenance and repair equipment to keep the property operating smoothly.
• Address common maintenance issues such as machinery, plumbing, heating, and wiring, and inspect the building to confirm safety standards.
• Lead the maintenance and repair team, prioritizing tasks and ensuring timely completion.
• Maintain and enforce company standards for operational processes and procedures related to the hotel’s maintenance program.
• Escalate issues promptly and collaborate with guests and team members to resolve maintenance concerns with a friendly, high‑touch approach.

Work Schedule & Dress Code

Full‑time hospitality schedule defined by operational needs, including weekends and holidays.

Conform to hotel dress and grooming standards: wear the hotel‑issued uniform, no visible tattoos or unnatural hair colors while wearing a uniform, no piercings except one pair of earrings, and neatly groomed facial hair.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance options.
• Auto‑enrollment in a 401(k) plan after 60 days of employment.
• 40 hours of vacation in the first year and 80 paid sick leave days per year.
• Paid holidays (six yearly holidays) for eligible employees.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Abilities

• High level of concern and care for guests, integrity, honesty, and ethics.
• Attention to detail and awareness of potential hazards.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Reliability: regular attendance and punctuality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Respect, responsibility, ownership, confidentiality, and initiative.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to function in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; minimum five years of relevant work experience, preferably in property management or hospitality, with at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Technical degree or related certifications preferred.
• Prior experience in general building maintenance or painting in a hotel environment.
• Experience maintaining and repairing HVAC systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must have own tools.
• Valid driver’s license to operate company‑owned vehicles or own vehicle for work.

Physical Requirements

• Full‑time hours on a schedule defined by operational needs.
• Travel: None.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 25 pounds frequently; up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Use hands to manipulate tools and objects; adequate vision and stamina.
• Move about the property: stand for extended periods, walk, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in various weather conditions and climates.

FLSA Status: Exempt.

Hotel Oceana Santa Monica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.