Shift Engineer

About Capella Sydney

Capella Hotels and Resorts embody excellence in the craft of hospitality. Our vision is to combine tradition, discovery, individuality, and a twist of the unexpected, to create the perfect stay for each guest. Our destinations are designed by world-renowned architects. Our restaurants offer authentic flavours imaginatively reinvented. From the Auriga spas to each location's dedicated and personal guest services, the Capella spirit is holistic, generous, and bespoke.

Capella Sydney is the culmination of a stunning transformation of the heritage listed Department of Education sandstone building, into a luxury hotel that welcomes guests and patrons alike into the impressive building for the first time in history. Delivering a guest experience unlike any other paired with lavish amenities, magnificent architecture and refined interiors, Capella Sydney is becoming the ultimate destination hotel for both local and international guests alike, establishing it as one of the finest hotels in the world.

Position Summary

As a Shift Engineer, you play a vital role in ensuring the seamless operation of our hotel’s infrastructure. You will be responsible for the efficient functioning, upkeep, and preventive maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), kitchen, and ancillary systems, as well as ensuring all fittings and fixtures throughout the property are operating at optimal levels.

Your keen eye for detail and proactive approach will be essential in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and high-performing environment for our guests and colleagues alike. Whether it’s troubleshooting a technical issue, responding to urgent maintenance requests, or implementing energy-efficient solutions, you will be a critical contributor to the daily operation and long-term success of the Engineering department.

Role:

• Repairs and maintains all mechanical, electrical ad hydraulic equipment in good working order throughout the hotel.
• Repairs and maintains pool system, supply lines and ancillary fittings in good working order.
• Ensures the kitchen and associated equipment are working properly and efficiently during the course of duties.
• Checks and records in a log book, including the quality of the machine.
• Carries out all work orders and repairs assigned. Effectively communicate the status of completion to ensure a quality guest experience and a defect-free service environment for both colleagues and guests.
• Responsible for proper operation of physical plant and all engineering facilities of the entire property by established policies and procedures, maintenance program and operation schedule.
• Comply strictly with the proper execution of reparation and established maintenance program, procedures and policies.
• Responsible for order and cleanliness of engineering areas throughout the Hotel. Ensuring that all safety rules and regulations are adhered to.
• Maintains strong working relationships with other departments to ensure effective communications for operational issues, and serves as a role model for inter-departmental collaboration and support.

Talent Profile:

• Experiences in similar roles.
• Basic computer skills with hands-on experience in room maintenance.
• Ability to work shift work on a rotational roster including weekends and public holidays.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Valid working rights in Australia. 

What you will receive with Capella Sydney

• Be a part of likeminded team members who share success.
• Work with beautifully crafted spaces in a Heritage building.
• Complimentary hotel meals.
• Uniform and dry cleaning provided.
• Ability to grow and develop within and opportunities with the group.

*Kindly be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.