Hotel Engineer at St. Regis Goa - On-Site India — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
This role is not suitable for digital nomads or remote workers. It is a full-time, on-site maintenance/engineering position at the St. Regis Goa Resort in Mobor, Goa, India. The job explicitly states "Located Remotely: No" and requires physical presence to carry out hands-on maintenance tasks such as plumbing, electrical repairs, landscaping, and responding to in-person guest requests.
For travelers who love Goa and are considering working locally rather than remotely, this could be an interesting path. Goa is one of India's most popular tourist destinations with a relatively low cost of living compared to European or North American cities. However, this is an employment role requiring a standard Indian work authorization — not compatible with tourist or digital nomad visas.
- Visa consideration: Foreign nationals would need an Indian Employment Visa, which requires employer sponsorship. The role is likely targeted at Indian residents.
- Lifestyle note: Mobor is a beachside location near Cavelossim, offering a pleasant environment for those who wish to live and work in Goa long-term.
If you are a nomad seeking flexible or remote work, this role is not a fit. Look instead for remote IT, content, or customer support roles at international hotel chains.
Job Category: Engineering & Facilities
Location: 438 1 34 Mobor, Goa, India, 403731
Schedule: Full Time
Located Remotely? No
Position Type: Non-Management
Position Summary
Respond and attend to guest repair requests. Communicate with guests/customers to resolve maintenance issues. Perform preventive maintenance on tools and kitchen and mechanical room equipment, including cleaning and lubrication. Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines. Carry equipment (e.g., tools, radio). Identify, locate, and operate all shut-off valves for equipment and all utility shut-offs for buildings. Maintain maintenance inventory and requisition parts and supplies as needed.
Communicate each day's activities and problems that occur to the other shifts using approved communication programs and standards. Display basic knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge in the following categories:
- Air conditioning and refrigeration
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Pneumatic/electronic systems and controls
- Carpentry and finish skills
- Kitchen equipment
- Vehicles
- Energy conservation
- General building maintenance
Perform all surface preparation, painting, minor drywall and wood trim repair, light bulb and A/C filter replacement, and the complete and thorough cleanup of the painting or repair area. Test, troubleshoot, and perform basic repair on all types of equipment, plumbing (e.g., plunge toilets and unclog drains), electrical components including lamps, cosmetic items, extension cords, vacuum cleaners, internet devices, replace electrical switches and outlets, and other guestroom items. Program TVs and perform general housekeeping and engineering-related inventory duties. Use the Lockout/Tagout system before performing any maintenance work. Perform repairs on interior and exterior landscaping as well as external landscaping sprinklers. Display basic computer skills including inputting air handler schedules and making temperature changes.
Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications; and properly store flammable materials. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests' service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Adhere to quality expectations and standards. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support the team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Physical Requirements: Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance; heavier lifting or movement tasks with assistance. Move up and down stairs, service ramps, and/or ladders. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Enter and locate work-related information using computers. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.
Preferred Qualifications- Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Related Work Experience: Some experience in general maintenance, exterior and interior surface preparation and painting.
- Experience in hotel engineering or maintenance is a plus.
- Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience required.
- License or Certification: Driver's License
Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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