Chief Engineer

Dimension Hospitality; Dana Point (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimension Hospitality seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the hotel maintenance department in Dana Point, overseeing building systems, safety standards, preventive maintenance, and a skilled team to deliver reliable guest‑focused operations.

You thrive on solving problems, coordinating with hotel leadership, managing budgets, and maintaining a clean, safe engineering shop. Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems is essential, along with hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Organized, dependable, and safety focused.
• Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team.
• Comfortable hands-on and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team.
• Oversee daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure proper operation of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety).
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Manage department budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and regulatory standards.
• Support maintenance team with troubleshooting and project work.
• Respond quickly to urgent issues and guest impact situations.
• Coordinate with hotel leadership and all departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering shop.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Life safety

Budget management

Team supervision

Job description

You are a hands‑on leader with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well‑operated hotel. You understand building systems, lead by example, and take pride in creating a reliable, well‑maintained environment for guests and staff. If you enjoy solving problems, guiding a team, and overseeing operations, keep reading.

The Role

As the Chief Engineer, you lead the maintenance department and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards are met while supervising a team of maintenance professionals.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team
• Oversee daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules
• Ensure proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance needs
• Manage department budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and regulatory standards
• Support maintenance team with troubleshooting and project work
• Respond quickly to urgent issues and guest impact situations
• Coordinate effectively with hotel leadership and all departments
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering shop and work areas

Why You Will Love It Here

• Leadership role with daily operational impact
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities to grow your technical and management skills
• A role where you directly influence guest satisfaction and hotel performance

Ready to Join the Team

If you are ready to lead the engineering department and ensure a safe, well maintained hotel environment, we would love to meet you.

What Makes You You

• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Organized, dependable, and safety focused
• Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team
• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Comfortable working hands on and managing multiple priorities
• Ability to lift, move, climb, and work with tools and equipment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends

Source: Dimension Hospitality