Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Energy Efficiency

Stonebridge Companies; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Wellness support

Life and disability coverage

Tuition aid

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

The Chief Engineer at Stonebridge Companies in Walnut Creek, California oversees hotel maintenance operations, ensuring refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls run efficiently to support guest satisfaction and hotel operations.

This role manages maintenance staff and contractors, enforces safety standards, and drives timely completion of projects while coordinating with Housekeeping and Security. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of systems including 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.

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 (electric, gas, oil, water) for efficiency.
• Oversee contracted services (electrical, plumbing, cleaning) 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 according to specifications.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on operations, key control, and safety procedures.
• Assist with project planning and work closely 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

Maintenance leadership

Facility operations

Job description

The Chief Engineer at Stonebridge Companies in Walnut Creek, California oversees hotel maintenance operations, ensuring refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls run efficiently to support guest satisfaction and hotel operations.

This role manages maintenance staff and contractors, enforces safety standards, and drives timely completion of projects while coordinating with Housekeeping and Security. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.