About Us

Nestled in the heart of San Diego's historic Old Town, the Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town is a charming, 200-room multi-building property spanning 4.5 acres. With panoramic views, a beautiful restaurant, a sparkling pool, and three unique meeting spaces spread across nine buildings, our property blends timeless character with modern hospitality.

As the newest addition to the WS Management portfolio, we are proud stewards of this historic hotel, embarking on an exciting multi-year renovation to elevate our guest experience while preserving the property's unique charm. We believe in creating exceptional stays through excellence in service, operational innovation, and continuous improvement.

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Maintenance Engineer to join our team-someone with a strong technical background, a hands-on mindset, and a passion for hospitality.

Position Overview

Our ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience maintaining older buildings and infrastructure. You'll play a key role in keeping the property running smoothly across all 4.5 acres. Your day-to-day will involve everything from preventative maintenance and guest requests to project-based improvements-all while collaborating with our team and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for both guests and staff.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys a balance of independent work and team coordination, thrives on problem-solving, and takes pride in keeping facilities at their best.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and perform repairs in areas such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems

Respond quickly and professionally to guest maintenance requests and internal work orders

Conduct daily property walk-throughs and complete duty round checklists, addressing issues as needed

Perform routine and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal operation of equipment and building systems

Maintain cleanliness and safety of maintenance spaces, work areas, and any impacted guest/public areas during repairs

Install, maintain, and repair appliances, light fixtures, door hardware, and more

Check and maintain safety systems (fire alarms, emergency lighting, ventilation systems, etc.)

Support outdoor upkeep: maintain trash areas, assist with minor landscaping tasks

Build and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors for external support when needed

Communicate effectively with the Director of Engineering and General Manager regarding major repairs or safety concerns

What We're Looking For

Prior experience in hotel or multi-building property maintenance (experience with historic or older buildings is a plus)

Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance best practices

Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and reading technical manuals or schematics

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and as part of a team

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and perform duties in a variety of indoor/outdoor settings

Additional Details

This position may require working weekends, holidays, or variable shifts based on business needs.

The statements listed are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of the job. Activities, duties, and responsibilities are therefore subject to change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to membership in any protected class. Those who are ineligible to work in the United States and provide current legal I9 documentation will not be considered.