Interviewing Supervisor Maintenance Engineers at the Colony Palms Hotel ! - Full-time / Part-time

Colony Palms Hotel is one of Palm Springs’ most iconic and luxurious downtown hotels.  Located just one block off the city’s main downtown strip and built in the 1930s, the 57-room resort retains many charming features of the original Spanish colonial architecture, from arched entryways and coved ceilings to original Moorish floor tiles and is home to the Purple Palms Restaurant.

Executive Chef, Nicholas Tall, brings a lifelong passion for food and cooking to the Purple Palm Restaurant, and original presentations that focus on bold fundamental flavors using seasonal local suppliers.  He brings exciting culinary adventures to the Colony Palms Hotel food and beverage team with a passion and joy of sharing his cooking experiences with everyone around him.

If joining a team of talented and passionate hospitality and culinary professionals is attractive to you – this just might be the place for you!

We are currently interviewing for a Level 1 Engineer in a supervisor role!

As the Supervising Engineer, you will be involved in day-to-day general maintenance and repairs as it relates to buildings, premises and equipment. You will be responsible for overseeing building operations and services, and maintaining the appearance of the building(s), grounds, and equipment.  You will be responsible for repairs for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, and laundry equipment. You will be responsible for maintaining guest rooms, public spaces, and back of hotel areas by performing a variety of tasks related to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, painting, wall covering, and tiling to ensure an attractive and well-maintained hotel and restaurant. 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail/quality control
• Demonstrates professional and political aptitude
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.
• Ability to accurately perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain professional, cooperative and pleasant relationships with colleagues
• Ability to effectively interact with guess, which in some instances will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, write) with guests, co-workers and management
• Honesty and integrity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years experience in construction/maintenance at a hotel and/or restaurant
• Ability to safely operate a variety of hand power tools.
• Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing and carpentry concepts.
• Ability to work a variety of schedules (day/evening/night/weekends).
• Available to respond to emergencies when not on site. 
• Knowledge of and commitment to observe safety procedures.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current California driver license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Plumbing, electrical & HVAC certifications

Colony Palms Hotel and Purple Palm Restaurant are part of Moana Restaurant Group’s collection of restaurants and hotels, one of the West's leading restaurant companies, operating over 30 unique restaurants and hotels with opportunities for career growth and advancement.