Assistant Chief Engineer

HC Assetco LLC; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employer 401k match

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

FSA

Critical illness cover

Pet insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hotel Californian, a Forbes-rated luxury hotel in Santa Barbara, seeks an Engineering Supervisor to oversee maintenance of the building, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems. You will ensure energy efficiency, supervise a team, and coordinate repairs and upgrades to guest areas.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance planning, safety compliance, and reporting to the Director of Engineering. The role demands strong leadership, technical skills, and a proactive, guest‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Displays interpersonal skills and strategic thinking with brand voice.
• Ability to obtain government licenses, certificates or permits.
• Demonstrates leadership to maintain credibility with senior management.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• Be neat, clean and well-groomed per hotel standards.
• Skilled in HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping; able to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Visually assess safe and efficient maintenance of hotel facilities and systems.
• Implement and schedule preventive maintenance per standards and codes.
• Verify completion of routine maintenance in public spaces, rooms, offices and grounds.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and disciplining staff.
• Adhere to purchasing policies, bids, budgets and safety procedures (OSHA).
• Maintain Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs and train other departments.
• Provide reports on building condition and proposals to management.
• Prepare schedules, logs, and records for smooth operation.
• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Carpentry

Drywalling

Painting

Plumbing

Roofing

Landscaping

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school or equivalent education

Job description

Description

Thank you for your interest in joining Hotel Californian, part of Foley Entertainment Group. We are passionate about creating extraordinary experiences. Hotel Californian is Santa Barbara's iconic and friendly luxury destination, where coastal elegance meets modern California style. Located at the crossroads of beautiful State Street and the vibrant Funk Zone, our Forbes-rated hotel offers exceptional accommodations, delectable dining venues & wine tasting room, luxury spa, distinctive indoor and patio event spaces, and breathtaking views of the Santa Barbara coastline, harbor and the Channel Islands.

Our culture is creative, collaborative, and indulgent. We value team members who are passionate about hospitality, embrace new challenges, and strive to make memorable guest experiences guided by our core values:

Core Values

• Have Integrity – We seek people who are humble and demonstrate high character.
• Be Entrepreneurial – We value innovation and resilience in our team members.
• Be a Team Player – We appreciate people who are inclusive and ready to support others when needed.
• Be Engaged – We want people who are actively invested.
• Always Be Advancing, Never Retreating – We want people committed to constant growth and excellence.

Job Summary

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the entire hotel facility, including the physical building structure, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, and related equipment in accordance with energy conservation and preventative maintenance programs. Ensure the upkeep of guest areas to maintain an attractive hotel.

Job Responsibilities

• Visually assess the safe and efficient maintenance and operation of the physical structure(s) of the hotel, all mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and any other related equipment.
• Implement and schedule property and equipment preventive maintenance programs in compliance with corporate/franchise standards and local, state and national codes and regulations.
• Verify completion of all routine maintenance on public spaces, meeting rooms, ballrooms, outlets, back of the house spaces, and grounds. Verify completion of all repairs, replacement, and renovation projects to offices and employee work areas.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and disciplining department staff and all other staff under direction of the Director of Engineering.
• Adhere to all corporate-required purchasing policies and controls, including, but not limited to, all outside contractor bids, budgets, and schedules. Follow prescribed safety procedures for personnel and equipment by the company and OSHA.
• Maintain effective Energy Management and Preventive Maintenance programs and conduct special training for other operating departments on the safe and efficient use of equipment and energy in the hotel.
• Inform the Director on a regular basis regarding the specific and overall condition of the building structure(s), related systems, and equipment offering prudent, cost effective proposals for maintaining these systems. Access and input information into a computer and generate reports.
• Assist in the administration of the department by preparing and maintaining schedules, logs, records and other documentation to ensure a smooth operation and minimize liabilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Skills & Education Requirements

• High school or equivalent education required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Displays engaging interpersonal skills and the ability to think and act strategically, provide sound judgment, and provide a positive and energetic attitude in the voice of the brand.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits.
• Demonstrates leadership to maintain credibility, trust, and support with senior management staff.
• Analytical and problem solving skills.
• All colleagues must maintain a neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance per hotel standards.
• Be skilled in several areas such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, drywalling, painting, plumbing, roofing, and landscaping. Must be able to troubleshoot and repair routine mechanical and electrical malfunctions in hotel systems and equipment.

Requirements

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: The responsibilities associated with this job could change from time to time in accordance with Hotel Californian’s business needs. As a team player, may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

Benefits

Benefits offered to eligible employees include paid time off, employer match 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, basic and supplemental life insurance, voluntary short & long term disability plans, HSA, FSA, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, employee assistance and discount programs.