Chief Engineer

BENCHMARK; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

BENCHMARK is seeking a Hotel Engineering Manager for their property in Oakland, California. This role involves leading all engineering, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure a safe environment for guests and staff. Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems is essential, along with leadership skills to manage the Engineering Department.

Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $105,000 annually. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in hotel engineering and must be able to work flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of hotel engineering or facilities maintenance experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering, maintenance, and repair activities at the hotel.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive preventative maintenance programs.
• Supervise and evaluate the Engineering Department staff.

Skills

HVAC expertise

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical systems understanding

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Job Overview

The Hotel Engineering Manager will lead all engineering, maintenance, and repair activities at AC Hotel Oakland Downtown and Residence Inn Oakland Downtown.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all engineering, maintenance, and repair activities throughout the hotel.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for guestrooms, public areas, back‑of‑house spaces, equipment, and building systems.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate Engineering Department associates.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, fire life safety, and brand standards.
• Maintain operational knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, and building automation systems.
• Respond to emergency situations involving equipment failures, utility interruptions, or safety concerns.
• Manage departmental budgets, expenses, inventories, and purchasing activities.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors, service providers, and vendor relationships.
• Conduct routine inspections of guestrooms, public spaces, grounds, and mechanical areas to identify maintenance needs and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventative maintenance activities, inspections, warranties, permits, and equipment inventories.
• Participate in capital planning and property improvement projects.
• Ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and according to established procedures.
• Support hotel operations by maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for guests and associates.
• Participate in manager‑on‑duty coverage and emergency response activities as required.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of hotel engineering or facilities maintenance experience, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call‑ins.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, stoop, and lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Compensation

$95,000 - $105,000

Equal Opportunity

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.