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Plant Mechanic - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Hilton
San Diego, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jul 2026

About the role

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Plant Mechanic, and reliable operation of the hotel's equipment and machinery – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Rising above the San Diego Bay and steps from the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, Hilton San Diego Bayfront is the signature SoCal resort. The team is looking for a Plant Mechanic. If you are a hands-on type of person who likes to fix things, this is the position for you. This is a great position working within our Engineering Department with opportunities to learn, grow and advance your career.  

You will also be able to enjoy some of the positive vibes of the waterfront area as well. Our waterfront hotel has 1,190 guest rooms and over 170,000 square feet elegant indoor and gorgeous outdoor event spaces.

Shift Pattern: Varied (Union role) – AM PM Overnight. Open availability required including weekends and holidays; shifts will be dependent on business levels and seniority scheduling.

The ideal candidate will have:

12 mo building maintenance knowledge.
Boiler experience.
Hospitality knowledge.
Flexible scheduling availability for AM PM Overnight shifts. 

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

  • Keep equipment running smoothly: Perform routine preventive and non-scheduled maintenance, inspections, and repairs of hotel machinery
  • Respond to service requests: Quickly handle guest and team member work orders for equipment and machinery repairs
  • Document maintenance activities: Record completed repairs and flag any issues requiring further attention

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

    Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture
    At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
    Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
    Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
    Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work. 

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