Steam Engineer

Join the Legacy at the Los Angeles Athletic Club!

About Us

Founded in 1880, the Los Angeles Athletic Club (LAAC) is a prestigious institution steeped in history and tradition. Our mission is to nurture the body, mind, and spirit of our members through exceptional services and facilities.

Our private club consists of state-of-the-art athletic and spa facilities, award-winning restaurants and bars, luxury meeting and special event rooms, 72 hotel rooms, and a vibrant calendar of social, business, and athletic events.

If you're passionate about elevating member or guest experience and hold the required qualifications, we want to hear from you!

Your Role

We are currently seeking a Steam Engineer with required licensing to join our team and contribute to the success of the Los Angeles Athletic Club by ensuring that the boilers, chillers, cooling towers and all their associated pumps and controls are working properly; and assisting with the day-to-day maintenance of the buildings and the athletic club amenities when necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Arrives to work on time and in proper uniform ready to work.
• Valid City of Los Angeles Steam Engineer of 500 HP or more License
• Make Preliminary rounds in the Boiler room, ensuring all machinery is operational, ensuring to note anything that is out of the ordinary.
• Report any facility problems such as mechanical, electrical, or plumbing, and life safety immediately supervisor*9.
• Turn Boilers off/on, isolate when appropriate, open/close for maintenance and yearly inspections.
• Consult with previous Steam Engineer about all events and readings from prior shift.
• Provide safe engineering services to operate, maintain, install, repair, and replace building, ventilating, electrical equipment, including but not limited to steam boilers, chillers, generators, pumps, air compressors, water softeners, HVAC, refrigeration, heating, etc.
• Responsible for maintaining cool and hot water supply as necessary, steam requirement for laundry, kitchen, and athletic departments, and thermal building heat.
• Check and maintain an accurate log of temperature and pressure readings in Boiler Room, adjust accordingly.
• Inspect building and Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (E.P.) systems to ensure proper operation and take appropriate action, when necessary, notify Director of Facilities or Assistant Chief Engineer of situations that require immediate attention.
• Acknowledge and respond to radio calls in a timely manner.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) throughout boiler room, equipment, and systems.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and replacements. Use personal protective equipment for hearing, eyewear, and shoes. Adhere to all safety regulations and OSHA standards.
• Complete work order in a timely manner.
• Assist fellow engineers in department projects and tasks as needed
• Check and adjust HVAC systems for full functionality and for outside temperature.
• Maintain HVAC units as directed including replacements of filter, fan belts, greasing bearings, etc.
• Follow Lock Out/Tag out Procedures for any equipment found to be faulty.
• Isolate Boilers for maintenance and/or inspections when necessary.
• Refer to Steam Engineer checklist for detailed list of duties associated with each shift.

Education, licenses, & certifications:

• Required: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in same or similar positions in the Retail, Hospitality, or Food & Beverage industry
• Required: Valid City of Los Angeles Steam Engineer of 500 HP or more License
• Ideal: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ideal: Current California Driver License with satisfactory Department of Motor Vehicle driving record.

Essential qualifications:

• Required: At least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Required: Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Required: Excellent time-management skills; prioritizing and completing assigned job tasks effectively.
• Ideal: Travel (by vehicle) for business, training, and/or development, including overnight trips.
• Ideal: Bi-lingual oral, speech, and writing skills in English and Spanish or other language is an asset in this position
• Ideal: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ideal: Computer Experience: proficient Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, and Climate Control App
• Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey messages clearly and compose correspondence with correct and proper grammar.
• Required: Strong presentation skills; convey messages clearly and confidently; persuade and effect change positively.
• Required: Capable of working effectively independently with minimal supervision
• Required: Strong analytical skills.
• Required: High attention to detail and accuracy
• Required: Strong organizational skills
• Required: Ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently meet deadlines and produce work in a timely manner.
• Required: Ability to elicit and accept constructive feedback.

Physical Exertion: Heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects (for example, repair replacement part such as pumps motors, ladders, and construction materials).

Compensation: Hourly rate $40.00

Benefits for Full Time Associates:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, and other ancillary and life wellness benefits.
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Hotel Room Discounts, Company-Paid Parking, Complimentary Meal per shift, and more!