Shift Engineer

About Four Seasons:Four Seasons is powered by our people.We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return.Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves.Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.About the location:Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace welcomes you to a 14th-century convent reimagined.Swim in our clifftop infinity pool, stroll in magnificent Italian gardens, soak in the history, savour Michelin-starred dining and escape into a Four Seasons world of timeless beauty.We currently have an opportunity for a talented Shift Engineer to join our team at the San Domenico Palace Taormina for our bustling 2024 summer seasonAbout Four Seasons Hotels and ResortsWhen you think about Four Seasons, we hope unparalleled luxury comes to mind.But what is luxury, really?Our answer may surprise you.To us, true luxury is a meaningful sense of belonging.It is a dedicated focus on how people want to be treated, grounded in the genuine care guests experience during their stay and defined by an abundance of humanity and generosity.This starts with our passionate team, welcoming guests to be the center of our world, anywhere in the world – and always with a distinctly human touch.About San Domenico Palace Taormina, a Four Seasons HotelOne of the world's most legendary hotels, San Domenico Palace invites you to embark on an epic journey into history.With origins dating back to 1374, this classic Dominican convent was expanded in 1896 to become a hotel, featuring a new building designed in liberty style.For more than a century, San Domenico Palace has welcomed the world's most illustrious guests – from Oscar Wilde and King Edward VIII to Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren.Now, as Four Seasons, this iconic hotel begins a new era, delivering the highest standards of personalized service.About the role:Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will be conducting the day-to-day routine and preventative maintenance within the hotel rooms and public area of the hotel.You will respond promptly and efficiently to any maintenance calls that arise either by the guest or other departments.As part of a team of Engineers you will contribute in the programmed maintenance operations to ensure all hotel premises are kept to the proper engineering standards.What will you do:Implement and handle preventative maintenance of all equipment and update appropriate logsDiagnose and handle all repairs of equipment including motors, starters, breakers, chillers and associated equipment throughout the entire buildingWork harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisorsPerforms scheduled building routine rounds.Respond to all emergency conditions such as fires, power failures, etc.Respond to guest calls (HotSos) regarding maintenance of rooms and equipment in rooms or public area in a timely manner.Install or relocate any additional equipment or existing equipment when necessary.What you bring:At least three years experience in a hotel/resort environment in the same role with good knowledge of electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, heating/cooling, painting, carpentry, structural, recycling, ground care, parking areas, outsourced gardening team, fire and safety.You will have excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, along with the highest level of integrity and transparency, strong technical expertise, an eye for detail, and a passion for service.What we offer:Monthly pocket money and a comprehensive benefits packageExcellent Training and Development opportunitiesComplimentary Dry Cleaning for the uniformComplimentary Employee MealsOpportunities to build a successful career with global potential Schedule & Hours:This is a full-time positionThe candidate must have a flexible schedule and work also on weekends and holidays.This position is based at the San Domenico Palace in Taormina and the contract is seasonal.You must possess the legal right to work in Italy.