Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Facilities

Embassy Suites La Jolla; San Diego (CA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Paid time off

Hilton Team Member Travel Program

HSA & FSA

Disability insurance

Pet wellness benefits

Career development

Dynamic work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Embassy Suites La Jolla is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Chief Engineer to lead all engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations for our hotel. The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of all hotel systems while maintaining exceptional standards for guest comfort, team member safety, and property appearance.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of hotel maintenance operations, and a

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of engineering or facilities maintenance experience, preferably in hospitality.
• Minimum 3 years of management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, and life safety systems.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required.

Responsabilidades

• Direct and oversee all hotel engineering and maintenance operations.
• Maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, kitchen, laundry, pool, fire life safety, and building automation systems.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance of hotel equipment and facilities.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate engineering department team members.
• Respond promptly to guest room maintenance requests and operational emergencies.
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with hotel brand standards, local building codes, OSHA regulations, and fire safety requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, capital improvement projects, and maintenance expenses.
• Coordinate work performed by outside contractors and service providers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, work orders, and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership to support operational goals and enhance the overall guest experience.
• Participate in the manager‑on‑duty rotation and remain available for emergency on‑call situations as needed.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Blueprints reading

Herramientas

Maintenance management software

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Embassy Suites La Jolla is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Chief Engineer to lead all engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations for our hotel. The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operation of all hotel systems while maintaining exceptional standards for guest comfort, team member safety, and property appearance.

The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of hotel maintenance operations, and a