Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Energy Efficiency

Stonebridge; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge is seeking a Chief Engineer in Inglewood, CA to lead the hotel maintenance operations. The role requires managing staff, coordinating with external contractors, and ensuring safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

You will supervise refrigeration, heating, plumbing, energy systems, and life-safety equipment while coordinating with Housekeeping and Security. Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory control, contract oversight, and developing maintenance programs for guest

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy controls.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors, including hiring, training, and evaluation.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing for maintenance operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail in planning and execution.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work with other departments, vendors, and management.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance protocols, including training staff on emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and courteous guest service at all times.
• Supervise maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, A/C units, lighting, and fire/life safety systems.
• Monitor and manage energy consumption for efficiency.
• Oversee contracted services to meet hotel standards and guest expectations.
• Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, and scheduling.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all maintenance projects per specifications.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on operations, key control, and safety procedures.
• Assist with project planning and collaborate with architects and contractors on bids and blueprints.
• Manage maintenance agreements and contracts, including landscaping and snow removal.
• Develop and maintain maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel equipment.
• Perform inventory management, purchasing duties, and budget development for the department.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of workspaces and attend meetings as required by the General Manager.

Skills

Budgeting

Inventory management

Purchasing

Problem solving

Communication

Team management

Job description

Stonebridge is seeking a Chief Engineer in Inglewood, CA to lead the hotel maintenance operations. The role requires managing staff, coordinating with external contractors, and ensuring safety, efficiency, and guest satisfaction.

You will supervise refrigeration, heating, plumbing, energy systems, and life-safety equipment while coordinating with Housekeeping and Security. Responsibilities include budgeting, inventory control, contract oversight, and developing maintenance programs for guest