Chief Engineer

Kaanapali Alii Maui; Lahaina (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Medical, dental, vision

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Free room nights

Discounts on affiliated brands

Job summary

Ka\u2019anapali Ali\u2019i in Lahaina, Hawaii is seeking a Full-Time Chief Engineer to lead maintenance for owner units, common areas, and central systems under the Director of Engineering. You will ensure guest and homeowner safety and satisfaction while upholding resort standards for efficiency and asset care.

Qualified candidates typically hold an associate degree plus 5+ years of supervisory hotel engineering experience; knowledge of multiple trades and OSHA safety is required, along with a

Qualifications

• Associate degree (or equivalent)
• Minimum five years as Chief Engineer supervisory in a major first-class hotel, or at least one year as Assistant Chief Engineer
• Hospitality industry experience at supervisory level is preferred
• Knowledge of major hotel trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, etc.) with forecasting, budgeting and loss analysis
• Ability to read plans, specs, security, locks, and building services; experience with pest control and sanitation
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards, lock-out/tag-out, PPE, and safety training
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repair of owner units, common areas, and central systems (water, AC, electrical).
• Ensure guest/homeowner safety and satisfaction by managing work orders and preventive maintenance plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hospitality experience

Budgeting/P&L analysis

Trades knowledge (carpentry, plumbing,

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Overview

Join us for this incredible opportunity to join our management team as a Full-Time Chief Engineer at Ka'anapali Ali'i in Lahaina, Hawaii. CoralTree Hospitality is recognized as the outstanding choice for managing premium and luxury residential resorts, vacation homes, and hotels, defined by people with genuine purpose, pride, and a sense of place.

Yearly Salary Range: $85,000 - $93,000 (based on qualifications)

As a valued member of our team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid Vacation, sick days, and holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Five complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality properties
• Unlimited Friends and Family receive discounted rates at CoralTree Hospitality Group properties
• Access to employee discounts from industry-leading travel, entertainment, and retail brands, including Walt Disney World, Live Nation, Samsung, Hertz, and many more!

The Ka'anapali Ali'i is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Director of Engineering, the Chief Engineer oversees and manages the maintenance and repair of owner units, common areas, and central systems, including water, air conditioning, and electrical systems. The Chief Engineer ensures guest and homeowner satisfaction and safety by providing efficient, courteous service for maintenance work orders and preventative maintenance plans. The role is responsible for maintaining individual units and public areas in good physical repair and maintaining an aesthetically pleasing quality. The engineer ensures maximum profitability by applying resort standards for the efficient use of equipment and tools and for ordering supplies.

Qualifications

• The minimum educational requirement for the position is an associate degree (two-year university or beyond secondary level) or equivalent
• A minimum of five or more years as a Chief Engineer supervisory engineer in a major first-class hotel or one or more years as an Assistant Chief Engineer in a similar hotel, is considered
• Prefer at least a year of hospitality industry experience, supervisory level, or technical engineering staff
• Knowledge of significant trade functions in most hotels includes carpentry, cabinet making, furniture finishing, upholstery, plumbing, pipe fitting, electricity, masonry, lather, and other trades. The role requires forecasting and budgeting, departmental profit and loss analysis, strategic planning, five-year plans, and decision-making processes
• Ability to understand plans, specifications, other technical documentation, building security, locks, and hardware, ground recreational facilities management, pest control (including insects, rodents, cats, etc.), and sanitation
• Experience with OSHA requirements in safety, lock-out/tag-out, and use of MSDS sheets, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safety training.
• A valid Hawaii State driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required