Hotel Chief Engineer - Lead Maintenance & Projects

HHM Hotels; National City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Ins

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Educational/Professional Development

Technology Reimbursements

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance across our hotel properties, ensuring guest comfort and sustainability standards are met. The role covers supervision of staff, budget/contract oversight, and managing small capital projects and PIPs.

You will troubleshoot and repair building systems, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, install equipment, and maintain critical life-safety systems. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience supervising maintenance teams.
• Experience managing bids, quotes and contracts for vendors.
• Oversees small projects and Property Improvement Plans (PIPs).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach maintenance staff to meet brand standards and HHM values.
• Coordinate 3rd party vendor bids, quotes and contracts.
• Oversee small projects and PIPs, report progress.
• Perform and supervise repairs (sheetrock, painting, furniture refinishing, fixtures).
• Troubleshoot kitchen equipment; service HVAC and plumbing; install TVs.
• Maintain PM records for rooms, test life safety systems.
• Ensure compliance with local/state/federal codes for service contracts.
• Maintain exterior/curb appeal per EarthView sustainability guidelines.
• Uphold safe work practices per MSDS and OSHA, drive guest satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Project management

Maintenance supervision

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or trade school

Tools

HVAC certification

Job description

HHM Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance across our hotel properties, ensuring guest comfort and sustainability standards are met. The role covers supervision of staff, budget/contract oversight, and managing small capital projects and PIPs.

You will troubleshoot and repair building systems, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, install equipment, and maintain critical life-safety systems. The position emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and guest satisfaction.