Chief Engineer

Toll-House-Hotel; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine TH Management, LLC seeks a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and safety operations at our Los Gatos hotel. This hands-on leadership role combines repairs with oversight of building systems, vendors, and compliance to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The Chief Engineer will oversee preventive maintenance, manage service contracts, respond to emergencies, and supervise the engineering team while supporting capital projects and life-safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hotel or facilities maintenance experience, with supervision preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on repair and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance across guestrooms and public spaces.
• Maintain and monitor building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety.
• Manage service contracts and coordinate vendors.
• Maintain maintenance logs and compliance records.
• Support capital projects and room turns as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and after-hours coverage.

Skills

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Maintenance management

Supervisory experience

Troubleshooting

Safety regulations

Job description

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance, safety, and physical operation of the hotel. This is a working leadership role that combines hands-on maintenance with oversight of building systems, vendors, and compliance. The Chief Engineer ensures the property is safe, well-maintained, and operates efficiently to support an exceptional guest experience.

Essential Functions

• Must adhere to the company’s Service culture – 4 Keys to creating guests for life.
• Must participate in all resort required meetings and trainings.
• Oversee and perform daily maintenance and repairs across guestrooms, public spaces, and back-of-house areas
• Maintain and monitor building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and irrigation
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address maintenance issues proactively
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and work order systems
• Ensure compliance with life safety, fire, health, and OSHA requirements
• Respond to emergency maintenance issues and coordinate after-hours coverage as needed
• Manage service contracts and coordinate outside vendors and contractors
• Control engineering inventory, tools, and maintenance supplies
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, and compliance documentation
• Support capital projects, renovations, and room turns as needed
• Abide by all resort policies and safety rules.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hotel or facilities maintenance experience; supervisory experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Ability to perform hands-on repairs and troubleshooting
• Working knowledge of safety regulations, life safety systems, and preventive maintenance practices
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance needs in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule, including on-call availability for emergencies

Working Conditions and Schedule

• Requires frequent physical activity, including lifting, climbing, bending and working in Mechanical Spaces.
• Requires flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate
• Regular walking, standing, and movement throughout the property
• Frequent lifting of materials up to 50 pounds
• Occasional lifting of materials up to 100lbs
• Exposure to varying environmental conditions typical of hospitality operations (indoor/outdoor, noise, weather)

Peregrine TH Management, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws.

Peregrine TH Management, LLC participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.