Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Guest Experience

DIMENSION MASTER; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DIMENSION MASTER in Santa Ana, CA seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You will ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards while supervising a team of maintenance professionals.

You will manage daily repairs, budgets, vendor relationships, and ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems operate reliably, coordinating with hotel leadership and other departments to

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in engineering or maintenance leadership.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Organized, dependable, and safety-focused.
• Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Comfortable working hands-on and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift, move, climb, and work with tools and equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends.

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 knowledge

Electrical

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Safety focus

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Job description

DIMENSION MASTER in Santa Ana, CA seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You will ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards while supervising a team of maintenance professionals.

You will manage daily repairs, budgets, vendor relationships, and ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems operate reliably, coordinating with hotel leadership and other departments to