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Start Your Journey For nearly a century, Ponte Vedra Inn & Club has been a cherished destination where traditions are celebrated, connections are formed, and memories last a lifetime. Set along the beautiful Atlantic coastline, the resort combines timeless charm with gracious hospitality, offering exceptional experiences through world-class accommodations, dining, recreation, and service. Guided by a vision to create connections for a lifetime in the most beautiful places, our team is committed to delivering extraordinary experiences while fostering a sense of belonging for guests, members, and one another. Through integrity, graciousness, innovation, wonderment, and community, we create meaningful moments that honor our legacy and inspire future generations. The Opportunity Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is seeking an Assistant Chief Laundry Engineer to support the maintenance, repair, and reliability of all commercial laundry equipment and related utility systems. Reporting to the Chief Laundry Mechanic, this role assists in overseeing daily maintenance operations, performing advanced troubleshooting and repairs, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted laundry operations. The Assistant Chief Laundry Engineer serves as the acting lead mechanic during the Chief Laundry Mechanic’s absence and plays an important role in maintaining equipment performance, supporting team development, and minimizing operational downtime. The Day-to-Day Assist the Chief Laundry Mechanic in overseeing the maintenance and repair of all commercial laundry equipment, including washers, dryers, ironers, folders, presses, conveyors, and chemical dispensing systems. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on laundry equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, plumbing, and control system issues affecting laundry operations. Support coordination of daily maintenance activities, priorities, and work assignments. Serve as acting lead mechanic during the Chief Laundry Mechanic’s absence. Maintain and repair steam, water, air, and drain systems associated with laundry operations. Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and diagnostic tools. Repair or replace motors, belts, bearings, valves, pumps, seals, and related equipment components. Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, modifications, and system improvement projects. Maintain maintenance records, repair logs, and preventive maintenance documentation. Support parts inventory management and control. Ensure compliance with all safety standards, policies, and procedures. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Communicate equipment conditions, repair timelines, maintenance needs, and operational impacts to laundry and engineering leadership. Provide guidance and support to junior mechanics as needed. Assist the Chief Laundry Mechanic with maintenance scheduling and workforce coordination. Support the training and onboarding of new maintenance team members on laundry equipment, systems, and procedures. What Sets You Apart High school diploma or GED required. 3-7 years of experience maintaining commercial or industrial laundry equipment. Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills. Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, relays, controls, and associated equipment. Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals. Experience implementing and performing preventive maintenance programs. Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond effectively to changing operational needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in hotel or hospitality laundry operations preferred. Knowledge of steam systems, heat exchangers, pneumatics, and related utility systems preferred. Welding or fabrication experience preferred. Trade experience in HVAC, plumbing, or electrical systems preferred. Experience working with commercial laundry equipment brands such as Milnor, Chicago Dryer, Jensen, Braun, and UniMac preferred. Ability to lift up to 50-75 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods. Ability to work in hot, humid, noisy industrial environments. Ability to respond to equipment failures, emergencies, and operational needs as required. Availability to work varied schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call assignments, and emergency response situations. Experience working safely around industrial machinery, chemicals, steam systems, and moving equipment. What's In It For You? We believe that exceptional hospitality starts with exceptional people. That's why we're committed to supporting our team members through competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and exclusive resort privileges designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Enjoy a beautiful work environment, a culture of belonging, and the opportunity to grow your career with one of Florida's premier hospitality organizations. Competitive pay Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage for eligible team members 401(k) with company match Flexible scheduling opportunities Complimentary parking and employee dining café Five-Diamond service training and professional development opportunities Certifications and continuing education opportunities Complimentary Uniform Dry-Cleaning Services Career growth and advancement opportunities throughout Gate Hospitality Group Preferred lodging rates Discounted golf and select recreational amenities Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.