Kitchen & Laundry Mechanic| The St. Anthony, A Luxury Collection Hotel

The Kitchen & Laundry Mechanic ensures the inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operational reliability of the hotel's commercial kitchen and laundry equipment. This role supports hotel operations by maintaining equipment in safe, efficient, and serviceable condition while minimizing downtime for Food & Beverage, Culinary, Housekeeping, and Laundry departments. The mechanic collaborates with Engineering leadership and operational teams to address equipment concerns, perform scheduled maintenance, identify potential failures, and coordinate with outside service providers for specialized repairs.

About the Hotel

Situated in downtown San Antonio overlooking Travis Park, the AAA Four Diamond St. Anthony Hotel is a historic luxury property designated as a national historic site. Opened in 1909, the hotel blends old-world splendor with modern elegance, featuring Italian marble and Corinthian columns. Crescent Hotels & Resorts fosters a supportive work environment with a focus on associate well-being, learning, and career growth.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen Equipment Maintenance
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial kitchen equipment, including ovens, ranges, fryers, grills, broilers, steamers, warmers, dishwashing machines, ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, coolers, and other food-service equipment.
  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment failures and determine corrective actions.
  • Perform preventive maintenance per manufacturer recommendations and established schedules.
  • Inspect equipment for proper operation, temperature, safety, and condition.
  • Respond promptly to service requests to minimize operational disruption.
  • Assist with installation, replacement, and commissioning of kitchen equipment.
  • Maintain familiarity with gas-fired, electric, steam, refrigeration, and plumbing-related equipment.
  • Identify equipment requiring specialized vendor service and communicate findings to leadership.
• Laundry Equipment Maintenance
  • Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair commercial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, extractors, ironers, presses, finishing equipment, and related systems.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, adjustment, and replacement of worn components.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, steam, and water-related issues.
  • Inspect belts, bearings, motors, valves, switches, controls, drains, hoses, and other components.
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to reduce downtime.
  • Monitor equipment performance and identify recurring problems or potential failures.
• Preventive Maintenance & Repairs
  • Complete assigned preventive maintenance inspections and work orders accurately and within timeframes.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of repairs, inspections, parts used, and equipment conditions.
  • Identify potential equipment failures before they disrupt operations.
  • Communicate equipment deficiencies, repair needs, and recommendations to leadership.
  • Assist in maintaining an inventory of replacement parts, tools, and supplies.
  • Coordinate with approved contractors and vendors for specialized repairs or inspections.
  • Follow manufacturer specifications and Engineering procedures for repairs.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, mechanical rooms, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.
• General Engineering Responsibilities
  • Respond to Engineering work orders and operational emergencies as assigned.
  • Assist with general hotel maintenance when kitchen and laundry needs permit.
  • Support basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and general maintenance within scope.
  • Participate in hotel preventive maintenance programs and property inspections.
  • Report unsafe conditions, equipment deficiencies, water leaks, electrical concerns, or hazards immediately.
  • Assist with emergency response procedures as directed by leadership.
  • Maintain professional communication with Culinary, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Laundry, and other departments.
  • Protect hotel property, equipment, tools, and supplies from damage or misuse.
• Safety & Compliance
  • Follow all hotel safety procedures, Engineering standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Adhere to lockout/tagout procedures when servicing equipment.
  • Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during work.
  • Follow safe procedures around electrical systems, gas equipment, steam, hot surfaces, chemicals, moving machinery, and pressurized systems.
  • Report conditions that could create safety hazards for associates or guests.
  • Ensure equipment is returned to service only when safe to operate.
  • Maintain required licenses, certifications, or training for assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Technical, vocational, or trade school training in mechanical systems, electrical systems, commercial appliance repair, HVAC/R, industrial maintenance, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience repairing and maintaining commercial kitchen and/or laundry equipment strongly preferred.
• Previous hotel, restaurant, hospital, institutional, or commercial facility maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems required.
• Experience with commercial refrigeration, gas equipment, steam systems, plumbing, and electrical controls preferred.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Working knowledge of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment.
• Ability to diagnose equipment failures systematically and determine repair solutions.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, steam, and gas systems.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in safely operating hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize urgent equipment failures while managing scheduled maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication with leadership, managers, associates, contractors, and vendors.
• Professionalism in urgent operational situations.
• Basic computer skills for electronic work orders and maintenance documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods.
• Bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb, and work in confined or restricted spaces.
• Regularly lift, carry, push, or pull tools, parts, and equipment (up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier items).
• Ability to climb ladders and work at varying heights.
• Work around hot equipment, steam, water, grease, chemicals, mechanical equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Safely perform work in kitchen, laundry, mechanical, and back-of-house environments.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Schedule

• Flexibility to work varying schedules based on hotel operational needs, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Availability to respond to urgent equipment failures during scheduled shifts.
• May participate in an on-call or emergency response rotation.