Property Maintenance Engineer (Levels 1-3) - $500 Sign-On Bonus

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views.

These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a setting as inspiring as the coastline we call home. Whether you’re starting your career or ready to take it to the next level, we’re passionate about helping our employees thrive in one of California’s most beautiful destinations.

• Free daily meal and salad bar
• Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status)
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining!
• Property retail shop and hotel discounts
• $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

What we ask

• Consistently provide professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly service
• Promote and follow LJBTC, Inc's Signature Service standards and requirements to ensure a lasting impression of exemplary service resulting in satisfied and loyal members and guests

Hourly Rate

$24.32

Summary

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club is seeking skilled Engineers (Levels 1-3). Engineers make repairs and maintain general plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical equipment.

New hires receive a $250 bonus after 30 days of employment and an additional $250 after 120 days.

Compensation

Hourly rate ranges from $24.32 to $26.91, based on experience and skill level.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All repairs and maintenance performed are at the highest possible standards.
• Conducts regular preventative maintenance duties which include checking and changing belts, and cleaning coils fans.
• Maintains and repairs all phases of HVAC equipment including changing faulty parts, patching leaks and evacuating.
• Charges trouble shooting and repair of electrical components and controls and other work according to standard practice in the industry.
• Uses Engineering Handbook and equipment parts and service manuals as guides for standards when repairing equipment.
• Maintains the building electrical system to the extent necessary to keep property in a safe, balanced working condition, according to standard codes and acceptable practices.
• Maintains interior and exterior lighting. Patrols building and grounds each shift looking for damaged electrical fixtures of all types, burned out or missing light bulbs, and repairs or replaces same with the correct type and wattage light bulbs.
• Services the kitchen and laundry areas by unclogging drains, repairing plumbing, repairing mechanical equipment and appliances, and performing preventative maintenance work as necessary on all equipment.
• Services guest rooms by repairing drapery hardware, repairing and finish touch-up of furniture; painting and repairing of lamps, changing light bulbs, exchanging televisions, radios and air conditioners; plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing and electrical equipment; maintaining the general appearance of the room to the satisfaction of the guest and the Director of Engineering.
• Maintains and services public areas by plunging toilets, unclogging drains, repairing all types of hardware, plumbing and electrical equipment.
• Maintains and monitors Fire Alarm/Life Safety System as necessary. Remains fully informed about the operation and working of the system in order to promptly handle emergencies involving the system.
• Observes energy and utilities use in the hotel building and on the grounds and regularly looks for ways to conserve energy. Reports any ideas to the Engineering Director.
• Cleans, lubricates, protects and otherwise maintains all tools and instruments in the engineering department. Ensures that all tools used are returned to the shop and secured in proper storage areas.
• Protects and otherwise maintains assigned tool pouch tools and replaces lost or destroyed tools with approved tools at the discretion of the Engineering Director.
• Reads and understands blueprints and schematics in electrical and mechanical.
• Safely operates power tools required to make repairs.
• Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Other duties may be assigned.

OUTCOME

The overall maintenance of the guest room and the facilities influence guest and co-employee impression of the total organization. Clean, well-maintained guest rooms, facilities and equipment will contribute to guest comfort and satisfaction.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two‑year College or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, interpret and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating and simple instructions, short correspondence, blueprints and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in English to customers, managers, guests, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid California Drivers License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat.  The employee is responsible in taking actions to perform each task safely.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is committed to ensuring a safe work environment for all employees. In compliance with federal “Right to Know” requirements, the company freely discloses this information so that all employees are informed about

about potential hazards in the work place. We encourage all employees to immediately report any known or potentially dangerous hazards to management.

INTERACTION

Employees in the position of engineering/grounds interact frequently with all the departments, tenants and guests.  Employees must have the ability to communicate and work with the many departments along with designated guests.

SCHEDULING

This company operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day.  At times it may be necessary to move you from you accustomed schedule as task assignments demand. In addition, it should be understood that business needs determine the number of hours that you work.

LJBTC INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.