Assistant Chief Engineer - Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton in San Francisco is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer to oversee the safety and functionality of the property, supporting the Director in delivering memorable guest experiences. You will guide maintenance across electrical, mechanical, and architectural systems while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes leading a high-performing team, coordinating capital projects, and maintaining strict standards for safety and service quality in a premier

Qualifications

• Experience in facility operations and safety compliance.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage regulatory requirements and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility operations ensuring safety, compliance, and proper function of buildings and systems.
• Inspect facilities and supervise maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and architectural systems.
• Direct capital projects and rehab efforts including scheduling, budgeting, bidding, permitting.
• Oversee work orders, ensuring maintenance tasks are assigned and documented in the CMMS.
• Maintain regulatory permits and coordinate inspections with government officials.
• Foster a high-performing team through performance management and development.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Job description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As an Assistant Chief Engineer , you're not just assisting the Director in overseeing the safety and functionality of the property - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records."

What you'll do during a typical day

• Partner in leading facility operations: Assist in directing the functionality, safety, and compliance of buildings, mechanical systems, electrical systems, HVAC, life safety systems, and grounds in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Oversee facility maintenance: Perform facility inspections and supervise construction, installation, maintenance, and repairs of electrical, mechanical, and architectural systems
• Support property improvement projects: Assist in directing capital projects and property rehabilitations - including scheduling, budgeting, contractor bidding, and licensing/permitting - while ensuring regulatory compliance
• Oversee work order fulfillment: Ensure routine maintenance and repairs are assigned, verified, and documented in the property maintenance management system
• Ensure regulatory compliance: Communicate with government officials to maintain permits, coordinate inspections, and uphold safety and code standards
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.