Chief Engineer

Hotel Leveque

Santa Barbara (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 95,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Insurance enrollment from DAY 1

Paid time off from DAY 1

Holiday pay from DAY 1

Hotel discounts worldwide

Professional development

Job summary

The Steward Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, managed by First Hospitality, seeks a skilled Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering. You will oversee building systems, safety, and guest-focused operations to ensure exceptional hotel functionality. Strong leadership and hands-on expertise are essential.

Join a brand with a history of hospitality excellence and contribute to proactive upkeep, team development, and reliable service for guests in our Santa Barbara property.

Qualifications

5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility.
High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required.
Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred.
Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

Proactively maintain the physical building structure, systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance, recommending professional contractor support when needed.
Ensure completion of grounds and custodial work as needed.
Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure safety of self and others.
Complete needed or assigned building, equipment, or room repairs including but not limited to plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work using the appropriate tools and methods.
Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests.
Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely response and completion of maintenance needs.
Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, notify other departments and act on guests concerns.
Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
Train, instruct, and support the hotel’s engineering team.
Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests and operations in emergencies.
If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Electrical certification

Plumbing certification

Job description

be the leader in hotel functionality and safety

Compensation: $90,000 to $95,000 per year

What's in it for you…

Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
Paid time off available from DAY 1!
Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
Professional development and promotion opportunities!

About this job...

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance, upkeep, and functionality of the hotel physical structure, mechanical systems, equipment, and guestrooms. Chief Engineers must be highly self-motivated and regimented to ensure routine maintenance tasks are completed safely and to standard. Serving as the lead of the hotel’s engineering department, the Chief Engineer must also lead and develop the maintenance team. The primary responsibility of the Chief Engineer is proactive upkeep of equipment and systems, proper and adequate repair of building and equipment, safe use of tools and other power equipment, effective troubleshooting of problems, support of guest and operational needs, and leadership of the engineering team.

What you'll be doing...

Proactively maintain the physical building structure, building systems, and equipment by performing preventative and routine maintenance, recommending professional contractor support when needed.
Ensure completion of grounds and custodial work as needed.
Use tools and other power equipment, following all manufacturer and other safety guidelines to ensure safety of self and others.
Complete needed or assigned building, equipment, or room repairs including but not limited to plumbing, painting, carpentry, sheetrock, and electrical work using the appropriate tools and methods consistent with standards of safety and quality.
Prioritize repairs or maintenance needs that may inconvenience or negatively impact the experience of hotel guests.
Effectively communicate with hotel departments to ensure timely response and completion of maintenance needs.
Listen to guests and empathize with their challenges. When necessary, notify other departments and act on guests concerns.
Always maintain professionalism consistent with hotel brand and company expectations.
Train, instruct, and support the hotel’s engineering team.
Know, maintain, and communicate hotel emergency procedures; inform and assist guests and operations in emergencies.
If applicable, maintain balance and security of house bank and accurately log all transactions.

Experience & Education:

5+ years of maintenance or engineering experience, preferably in a hotel or similar facility
High School diploma or equivalency education certificate required
Electrical and/or plumbing certification preferred
Valid driver’s license may be required

Communication:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to speak, read, and write in primary language used in the workplace

Physical:

8+ hours per day; stand and walk frequently throughout the workday
Reach, bend, stoop, kneel, and pivot frequently through workday
Lift, lower, push, pull, and maneuver up to 75 pounds occasionally

About First Hospitality…

Founded in 1985 and based in Chicago, First Hospitality is a forward-thinking hotel development, investment, and management company. First Hospitality’s strategic vision is to create value for all through excellence and an openness to doing things differently.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employee’s differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the customers we serve. FH fosters an inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness. Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel with 87 Rooms

Escape to The Steward Santa Barbara, a serene retreat nestled in the heart of California’s Central Coast. Situated on 4.7 acres of historic Sexton House grounds, our hotel offers a tranquil forest hideaway with a hidden piano, lush gardens perfect for picnics, yoga, and lawn games by the fire pit. Relax in our spacious one-bedroom suites featuring natural wood elements, a Fellow Kettle with locally sourced FRINJ Coffee, two TVs, a dining/work nook, mini-fridge, and queen‑sized sofa sleeper. Gather with family and friends by the indoor fireplace at Terra, our on‑site restaurant and bar, or outdoors in our daybed swing and picnic tables. Soak up the California sun with a dip in our swimming pool, complete with sun loungers and poolside cabanas. Enjoy farm‑to‑table cuisine at Terra, open daily for breakfast and dinner, and explore nearby Santa Barbara attractions for the ultimate Central Coast experience.

The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel with 87 Rooms