Shift Engineer

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Our colleagues select us because we provide amazing opportunities, growth and development, a caring and inclusive culture, and fantastic benefits like:

• Discounted lodging accommodations at Hyatt worldwide
• Discounted transit passes
• Wellbeing programs
• Recognition programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent training and professional development

Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni is seeking a dedicated, passionate, and customer service-oriented Shift Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis.

• Provide technical expertise and competence in areas of general maintenance of the hotel including: painting, basic plumbing and electrical repair, carpentry, repairs of mechanical equipment in front of the house areas, as well as back-of-house areas and colleague spaces as well as the spa, kitchens, electrical, mechanical and HVAC areas.
• Carry out proposed renovation and preventative maintenance of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house.
• Prioritize and respond to all guest and internal requests, promptly and effectively, as required.
• Fulfill responsibilities according to established standards and core practices, with genuine care and attention to detail, using hotel-approved products, tools and supplies.
• Safely use and maintain hotel tools and equipment, in accordance with our company standards.
• Communicate with Front Office and Housekeeping in response to facility defects and damage recovery/repair.
• Complete daily repair work, and log results in the company system, as required.
• Maintain positive internal and external relationships and communicate with internal colleagues to advise of guest service needs, items which require maintenance, issues or concerns in a prompt, proactive manner as appropriate.
• Caulking, Grouting, Moving of Furniture/Equipment may also be required.
• Accurately maintain work-order and other tracking systems.
• Assist other associates/departments and undertake other ad hoc responsibilities, as required.

Hourly wage is at $34.90.

• Position is physical in nature and requires regular lifting, bending, reaching, stretching and squatting.
• Minimum 2 years previous work experience in a similar capacity in a luxury hotel environment is preferred.
• Proficiency in HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing practices and pool maintenance is required.
• Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and holidays, as needed.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of luxury hotel standards of service.