Hands-On Chief Engineer: Lead Hotel Maintenance & Operations

G&B HOTEL EMPLOYEE LEASING LLC; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

G&B HOTEL EMPLOYEE LEASING LLC in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department, oversee building systems, and ensure safe, efficient hotel operations. You will supervise a team of maintenance professionals and drive preventive maintenance, repairs, and guest‑impact issue resolution.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, vendor relations, and ensuring life safety systems are always up to standard, while maintaining a clean engineering shop and open

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team.
• Comfortable working hands on and managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team.
• Oversee daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Manage department budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and regulatory standards.
• Support maintenance team with troubleshooting and project work.
• Respond quickly to urgent issues and guest impact situations.
• Coordinate effectively with hotel leadership and all departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering shop and work areas.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Team management

Safety

Communication

Job description

G&B HOTEL EMPLOYEE LEASING LLC in Santa Ana, CA is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department, oversee building systems, and ensure safe, efficient hotel operations. You will supervise a team of maintenance professionals and drive preventive maintenance, repairs, and guest‑impact issue resolution.

The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, vendor relations, and ensuring life safety systems are always up to standard, while maintaining a clean engineering shop and open