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Cavallo Point

Hotel Mechanic

Sausalito, CA · On-site

Our property consists of historic buildings, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about keeping the history of the army base at Fort Baker alive! You will be working with a dedicated team ...

Passport Resorts

Hotel Mechanic

Sausalito, CA · On-site

$41.24/hr

Our property consists of historic buildings, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about keeping the history of the army base at Fort Baker alive. You will be working with a dedicated team ...

United States Army

Physical Therapist

Pittsburg, CA

$1.8K - $2.3K/wk

Army Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. This two-phase program provides 18-months of graduate didactic coursework plus a 12-month supervised clinicals internship.

United States Army

Physical Therapist

San Anselmo, CA

$1.8K - $2.3K/wk

Army Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. This two-phase program provides 18-months of graduate didactic coursework plus a 12-month supervised clinicals internship.

United States Army

Physical Therapist

Hermosa Beach, CA

$1.7K - $2.2K/wk

Army Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. This two-phase program provides 18-months of graduate didactic coursework plus a 12-month supervised clinicals internship.

United States Army

Physical Therapist

Bishop, CA

$1.7K - $2.3K/wk

Army Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. This two-phase program provides 18-months of graduate didactic coursework plus a 12-month supervised clinicals internship.

United States Army

Physical Therapist

Millbrae, CA

$1.9K - $2.5K/wk

Army Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. This two-phase program provides 18-months of graduate didactic coursework plus a 12-month supervised clinicals internship.

United States Army

Physical Therapist

Hillsborough, CA

$1.9K - $2.4K/wk

Army Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. This two-phase program provides 18-months of graduate didactic coursework plus a 12-month supervised clinicals internship.

United States Army

Physical Therapist

Needles, CA

$1.7K - $2.2K/wk

Army Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. This two-phase program provides 18-months of graduate didactic coursework plus a 12-month supervised clinicals internship.

United States Army

Physical Therapist

Sebastopol, CA

$1.8K - $2.3K/wk

Army Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. This two-phase program provides 18-months of graduate didactic coursework plus a 12-month supervised clinicals internship.

United States Army

Physical Therapist

El Cajon, CA

$1.7K - $2.2K/wk

Army Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Texas. This two-phase program provides 18-months of graduate didactic coursework plus a 12-month supervised clinicals internship.

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Army Base refers to the entire military facility or complex, including all its operations and infrastructure. An Army Installation Worker is a civilian or military personnel responsible for maintenance, support, or operational tasks within the base. While both roles are connected to military facilities, the Army Base is the location itself, whereas the Army Installation Worker is a job role within that environment.

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Hotel Mechanic

Cavallo Point

Sausalito, CA • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Cavallo Point is looking for a hotel mechanic to join our engineering team!  Our property consists of historic buildings, and we are looking for someone who is passionate about keeping the history of the army base at Fort Baker alive!  You will be working with a dedicated team of professionals who work throughout the property ensuring that all mechanical systems are fully functioning at all times.  We provide competitive pay, benefits, 401k plan (with a company match!), paid vacation, and property discounts. 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  1. Mechanic may train others in essential duties and on occasion will work with any Generalists in accomplishing mechanical duties.  In absence of staff perform all mechanical duties.  
  2. Ensure a safe, code compliant and fully functioning mechanical system. Mechanical systems include air, hydronic, gas powered or fired equipment, steam equipment, drains and waste, kitchen equipment, refrigeration, pumps, heaters, blowers, pool and spa equipment, chiller system, water heaters, water treatment and related equipment.
  3. Responsible for the operational condition of equipment, including reliability, operation and safety.
  4. Train or direct others in the safe performance of mechanical duties as assigned- not requiring a licensed activity.
  5. Maintain stores and material to support mechanical and related mechanical equipment, including replacement filters, pumps, gaskets, repair kits, seals, belts, couplings and sheaves, construction materials, insulation materials, ducting, grills, actuators, raw materials, pipe, tube and hose treatment chemicals, salt and bromines, greases, special lubricants and related materials, tools and special hardware to support responsibilities.
  6. Faces guests in difficult situations, overcomes guest problems, while working with other components of the staff. 
  7. First response to hotel or related emergencies as coordinated with Assistant Chief Engineer.
  8. Cooperate with the resolution of mechanical to electrical interface issues. 
ESSENTIAL WORK SKILLS:
  1. Participate on an occasional basis to perform duties not normally associated with Engineering that assist Cavallo Point in accomplishing overall goals
  2. Participate in the development of a safe workplace- outside of the Engineering Department, particularly as related to Mechanical Safety.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  1. Licensed HVAC Technician, Class, Unlimited, State of California preferred.
  2. Equipment repair and maintenance experience, particularly kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, forced air and radiator heat systems.
  3. Experience in industrial safety, including provisioning of crews for mechanical work. 
  4. Background in hydronics, heating and cooling systems for residences or small apartment complexes. 
  5. Equipment repair and maintenance experience, particularly kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, forced air and radiator heat systems.

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