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Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

74-700 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260

198 Room All Suite
Managed By HHM Hotels
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Compensation: $20.00 to $21.00 per hour, Full-Time

Opportunity: Engineer

Perform preventative and repair maintenance work to ensure the hotel is maintained according to established quality and sustainability standards while treating guests in a warm and friendly manner.

Your Growth Path

Chief Engineer – Engineering Supervisor – Chief Engineer – Area Chief Engineer

Your Focus
  • Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
  • Install or repair sheetrock and other wall coverings.
  • Paint designated areas and items.
  • Install and replace basic electrical fixtures, replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
  • Repair furniture.
  • Install, replace and program televisions.
  • Perform minor plumbing functions.
  • Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
  • Trace and repair all types of water lines.
  • Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
  • Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records.
  • Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
  • Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
  • Work as a bell attendant in the event of staffing shortages or during peak check in/out periods.
  • Follow Service Recovery Guidelines.
  • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
  • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and comply with MSDS and OSHA standards.
  • Ensure overall guest satisfaction.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

  • High School diploma and Trade school course work inrelated field preferred.
  • Previous engineer/maintenance experience or equivalent training required.

Work Context

  • Work schedule varies and mayinclude working on holidays and weekends and alternate shifts.
  • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching,kneeling, stooping, crawling and climbing.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble – Own It

Posted March 29, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Palm Desert

An Enjoyable Palm Desert Stay

Find us in the heart of Palm Desert, just 12 miles east of downtown Palm Springs and the Palm Springs International Airport. We’re minutes from the renowned El Paseo Shopping District, the River at Rancho Mirage, and many world-class golf courses. Enjoy our tennis courts and outdoor pool. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and evening reception are offered daily.

Meetings and Events

We have over 6,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space, including a ballroom and a boardroom. Our experienced event and planning team are on hand to help with any queries.

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