Assistant Chief Engineer

HHM Hospitality; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer in Anaheim, California. This role includes performing general maintenance functions, supporting the Chief Engineer, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have prior maintenance experience and a commitment to upholding hotel service levels.

You will be responsible for minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and maintaining guest satisfaction scores. This position requires physical endurance and flexibility with working hours.

Qualifications

• General maintenance experience preferred, focusing on hotel standards.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and repair tasks.
• Must have knowledge of local, state, and federal codes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training and supporting hotel engineering staff.
• Conduct inspections to identify repair needs in the hotel.
• Perform routine maintenance and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

General maintenance functions

Troubleshooting kitchen equipment

Electrical fixture installation

Preventative maintenance

Knowledge of safety standards

Education

High School diploma

Trade school course work

Job description

Overview

Opportunity: Assistant Chief Engineer

Perform general maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Potential Career Path

Chief Engineer – Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

• Assist Chief Engineer in interviewing, selecting, training, scheduling, coaching and supporting associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs and fixtures.
• Install, replace and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds.
• Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing department and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Local or state certifications may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.