Chief Maintenance Engineer

Position Summary

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance, safety, and physical operation of the hotel. This is a working leadership role that combines hands-on maintenance with oversight of building systems, vendors, and compliance. The Chief Engineer ensures the property is safe, well-maintained, and operates efficiently to support an exceptional guest experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must adhere to the brands Service culture
• Must participate in all required meetings and trainings
• Oversee and perform daily maintenance and repairs across guestrooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas
• Maintain and monitor building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and irrigation
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address maintenance issues proactively
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and work order systems
• Ensure compliance with life safety, fire, and health requirements
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues and coordinate after-hours coverage as needed
• Control engineering inventory, tools, and maintenance supplies
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, and compliance documentation
• Complete repairs such as replacing ceiling tiles, filters, light bulbs, patching vinyl, painting, repairs to pipe lines, toilets, sinks, kitchen and laundry equipment, etc.
• Ensure that assigned equipment is prepared and operational for the following day’s work
• Refurbish furniture and fixtures within guest rooms such as cabinets, tables, chairs, doors, windows and counters. Paint and finish furniture and fixtures in guest rooms, if needed
• Maintain front entrance area, parking area, and street entrance in a clean and presentable manner
• Maintains grounds in clean and orderly manner including moving, trimming, weeding, blowing, setting sprinklers, replacing broken sprinkler heads, etc
• Maintain the safety and cleanliness of the exterior of the facility, grounds, pool and exercise/sport facilities (including property signs and lighting)
• Aiding housekeeping with linen pick up, clean up and other tasks as assigned.
• Basic janitorial skill such as moping, sweeping, cleaning, window cleaning, etc.
• Ensure the security of inventory and assets such as tools, supplies, equipment, furniture, televisions, etc. using established hotel procedures
• Replenish supplies and inventory in a timely and efficient manner, and minimize waste
• Follow established safety procedures at all times. Immediately report any health and safety incident, unsafe conditions or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor or manager on duty
• Respond in a courteous and prompt manner to all guest questions and/or requests to ensure guest satisfaction
• Work as part of a team and communicate with other departments as per hotel procedures to ensure excellent quality and service
• Housekeeping/turn over duties to ensure sell out
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Basic reading, writing and math skills, English speaking
• 4+ years of general hotel or building maintenance and repair experience. Supervisory experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Ability to perform hands-on repairs and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, life safety systems, and preventive maintenance practices
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule, including on-call availability for emergencies

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Carrying, lifting, pulling or pushing items weighing up to 100 pounds/45 kilograms – 300 pounds/136 kilograms
• Frequently standing up and moving about the facility
• Frequently handling objects and equipment to maintain the facility
• Frequently bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing and crawling
• Communication skills are used frequently when interacting with the other hotel staff and hotel guests

Apply in person at 1400 Del Monte Blvd.

Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person