Chief Engineer

Leisure Sports Hospitality; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Leisure Sports Management is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee the maintenance of our club and hotel facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operations and adherence to Leisure Sports and IHRSA standards.

You will manage engineering staff, supervise budgets, and coordinate with Marriott vendors and other locations to maintain high-quality service and safety across all properties.

Qualifications

• Facility maintenance knowledge across HVAC, plumbing, electrical and safety systems.
• Experience hiring, training and coaching staff.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership qualities.
• Familiarity with budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a working facility (interior, exterior, equipment and systems).
• Direct report hiring, supervision, training and development.
• Ensure HR policies are followed in supervised departments.
• Meet budget for engineering operating costs (labor, materials, utilities).
• Ensure quality, repair and maintenance standards are met.
• Provide property-wide maintenance Walkthrough training and safety checks.
• Ensure safety of building and occupants; test safety systems regularly.
• Administer Safety and Emergency Preparedness programs.
• Manage facility service contracts and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with Accounting on volume pricing with Marriott vendors.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs; track equipment and warranties.
• Maintain inventories for engineering operations and purchases.
• Recommend equipment purchases and major repairs.
• Prepare annual budgets for supervised departments; support capital planning.
• Address member/guest repair issues and review incident reports.
• Ensure permits for equipment are current and valid.
• Collaborate with Directors of Engineering across LSI locations.

Job description

Leisure Sports Management

Job Description

CHIEF ENGINEER

MISSION

To ensure the club and hotel is well-maintained, and efficiently and safely operated. Objective is to meet or exceed all Leisure Sports and IHRSA standards for facility/equipment repair, preventive maintenance, safety and emergency preparedness, while adhering to approved budgets for payroll, utilities, supplies and equipment. Ensure that all departments understand and embrace the Facility Walkthrough standards; create facility-wide awareness of the importance of safety to the overall success of the company.

REPORTS TO

VP / GM

SUPERVISES

Engineers

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a working facility (includes every area of the club & hotel - interior and exterior - and all equipment and systems)
• Direct report hiring, supervision, training and development
• Ensure all LSI Human Resources policies and employment practices are followed in all supervised departments
• Meet budget for engineering operating costs: labor, supplies, R&M expenses, utilities
• Ensure all standards for quality, repair and maintenance are met
• Provide property-wide departmental training on maintenance Walkthrough and Core Value Quick Check standards and the basis for inspection ratings
• Ensure the safety of the building and all occupants; conduct regular testing of safety systems (sprinklers, extinguishers, alarms, etc.)
• Administer the club's IIPP Safety Program and Emergency Preparedness Program
• Ensure all codes/requirements of Health and Fire Departments, as well as those of OSHA and liability insurer, are met
• Develop and ensure the use of engineering checklists
• Manage all facility service contracts and vendor relationships, with Accounting
• Work with Accounting to ensure club is taking advantage of volume pricing on supply and equipment orders by using Marriott preferred vendors
• Develop and administer property-wide preventive maintenance program; maintain records of equipment purchase dates, warranty information, and maintenance/repair work completed
• Ensure the maintenance of proper inventories for the engineering operation I
• Recommend equipment purchases/replacements/major repairs
• Perform annual budget preparation for supervised departments
• Assist General Manager in administering the annual capital expense budget and capital expense project scheduling I
• Handle and resolve all member and guest issues and concerns relating to repairs and maintenance I
• Review incident reports for property issues !
• Ensure all required equipment permits are current and valid
• Maintain a working relationship with Director of Engineering in other LSI locations to co-develop systems and operations
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the VP / GM

DRIVERS of SUCCESS

• Maintenance & Equipment Operational Knowledge
• Service Obsession (+ ability to instill them in others)
• Basic Knowledge of Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Telephone, Pool Systems
• Organization Skills; Ability to Multi-Task
• Communication Skills
• Initiative and Leadership
• Hiring, Training and Coaching Skills
• Eye for and Attention to Detail

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

• Service Excellence Walkthrough Scores
• Core Value Quick Check Scores
• Quality Assurance Review Scores
• Preventive Maintenance Program + Checklist Implementation
• Engineering P& L's versus Budget
• Risk/Loss Control Reports
• Health/Fire Department and OSHA Inspections
• Member Retention and Satisfaction; Member Survey Scores
• Staff Retention and Successful Performance
• Staff Satisfaction (Upward Feedback, Associate Survey Scores)
• Project Completion (Accuracy and Timeliness)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualified candidates, with or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to:

• Write, speak, read, hear and see
• Perform general housekeeping work
• Walking, kneeling, bending
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Set-up and take-down and rearrange equipment
• Drive a car or van
• Work with chemicals and other potentially hazardous materials
• Type and operate a computer