Job Details

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco is a landmark waterfront hotel on the Embarcadero, known for high-volume business and leisure travel and a dynamic operating environment. The Engineering team plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable building systems and delivering a consistently comfortable guest experience.

The Journeyman Engineer is a skilled, union-represented facilities professional responsible for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems and hotel equipment. This role supports preventive maintenance, responds to service requests, and helps ensure life-safety readiness and compliance with applicable codes. Work is performed in alignment with Hyatt standards and property SOPs.

Essential Functions

Building Systems & Maintenance

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hotel systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general building components.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs for guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house, and mechanical spaces.
• Respond to work orders and service calls; diagnose issues and complete repairs with quality workmanship and minimal guest disruption.
• Conduct basic carpentry/patch/paint/tile work as assigned and within classification/scope.

Life Safety & Compliance

• Support ongoing readiness for fire/life-safety and regulatory inspections (e.g., alarms, emergency lighting, egress, extinguishers coordination, documentation).
• Follow all safety procedures including lockout/tagout, ladder safety, PPE, chemical safety, and safe tool operation.
• Maintain accurate records/logs related to PM completion, readings, and work performed as required by SOPs and applicable regulations.

Work Order & Communication

• Document work performed in the work order system; update status, parts used, and time as required.
• Communicate clearly with Rooms, Housekeeping, Front Office, and F&B regarding room status, scheduling access, and repair timelines.
• Escalate recurring issues, capital needs, and safety concerns to engineering leadership.

Equipment, Tools & Inventory

• Use and maintain tools and equipment properly; keep workspaces clean and safe.
• Assist with organizing parts and supplies; notify leadership of low stock or needed materials per process.
• Coordinate with vendors/contractors as directed by leadership, including escort and site support.

Guest & Colleague Service

• Maintain a professional, service-focused approach when working in guest-facing areas and occupied rooms.
• Respect guest privacy and follow key control and room entry procedures at all times.

This is an hourly position with a compensation of $66.34 per hour.

We Offer Excellent Benefits:

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers- Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

Why make a good choice when you can make a Timeless one by applying for your next career opportunity with a Hyatt Regency hotel? Hyatt Regency hotels provide superior services and elevated experiences. Looking for a Timeless beginning in your next career? Apply today at careers.hyatt.com.