Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Plazahotelelpaso; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and reliability across the hotel, ensuring guest comfort and safety while upholding sustainability standards.

You will manage a team, oversee vendor contracts, direct small projects (PIPs), perform diverse repairs, and maintain life-safety systems in accordance with codes and brand standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or trade school preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required.
• HVAC certification required.
• Other certifications may be required based on local needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and reliability across the hotel to meet guest service and sustainability standards.
• Oversee bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
• Manage small projects or Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report progress.
• Perform and supervise diverse repairs including sheetrock, painting, furniture refinishing, and fixture replacements.
• Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating/cooling systems; install/program televisions.
• Maintain PM records and test life safety systems to ensure 100% operation.
• Coordinate service contracts and ensure compliance with codes.
• Maintain exterior and curb appeal following sustainability guidelines.
• Prioritize safety and guest satisfaction in all work.

Skills

Supervisory maintenance experience

HVAC certification

Certifications

Education

High School diploma or trade school

Job description

Opportunity: Chief Engineer

Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Your Growth Path

Area Chief Engineer - Regional Director of Engineering

Your Focus

• Leadership: Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates to ensure they perform in accordance with brand standards and HHM core values.


• Financial and Vendor Oversight: Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rd party vendors.


• Project Management: Oversee small projects or Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report on work progress.


• Technical Repairs: Perform and oversee diverse tasks including sheetrock repair, painting, furniture refinishing, and the replacement of electrical and plumbing fixtures.


• Equipment and Systems: Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating/cooling pumps. You will also install and program televisions.


• Preventative Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment; test and maintain life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational.


• Compliance: Coordinate compliance of service contracts and ensure all work meets local, state, and Federal codes.


• Operations: Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal while following EarthView sustainability guidelines.


• Safety and Service: Practice safe work habits following MSDS and OSHA standards while working to increase guest satisfaction scores.

Your Background and Skills

• High School diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field is preferred.


• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience (or equivalent training) is required.


• HVAC certification is required.


• Other certifications may be required based on local needs.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.


• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.

HHM Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• 401k Company Match


• Free Basic Life Insurance


• Travel Discounts


• Commuter Transit and Commuter Parking Benefits


• Employee Assistance and Wellness Program


• Educational/Professional Development


• Technology Reimbursements

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It

Source: HHM Hotels