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Company Description About Fairmont Grand Del Mar Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery.
The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.   Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.  About the Application Process At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential.
Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence. Job Description We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Lead Engineer.
Responsibilities To assist or perform repairs and maintenance of equipment and the physical structure of hotel; in a safe, efficient and professional manner, as assigned by the Director of Engineering or Assistant of Director of Engineering. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service Repairs, maintains and inspects plumbing, physical structure, electrical wiring and fixtures, machinery, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, spa, kitchen and laundry equipment, in accordance with blueprints, manuals, and building codes, using hand and power tools, carpenter, electrician, and plumbing tools Measures, cuts and installs pipes and tubing for gas and water.
Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators and other plumbing equipment and opens clogged drains Installs electrical equipment and repairs or replaces wiring and fixtures Occasionally makes and repairs shelves, partitions and other wooden structures Occasionally paints walls, floors, woodwork and fixtures of establishment Occasionally replace and repairs brick, concrete and sheetrock walls and structures Starts devices to test their performance Replaces drives belts and filters on machines and equipment Repairs and replaces locks Replaces light bulbs throughout the building Performs repairs to swimming pool/spa equipment Helps and assists other departments Uses Royal Services software and other preventive maintenance software to track time and work Uses assigned handheld devices such as an iTouch and radio to communicate work.
Is familiar with all fire and emergency procedures Conducts and/or attends meetings to maintain favorable working relationships among company employees and promote maximum morale, productivity, and efficiency Other duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibilities Prepares reports, as requested, to develop a more informative data base for improved management decision making and critical evaluation of work activities Maintains shop and other work areas in a clean and organized condition as assigned Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to communicate with guests and team members Maintenance and/or technical background Minimum five years’ experience High school diploma or equivalent Technical Trade School Certificate (HVAC or Electrical or Plumbing) Prior experie