Hotel Chief Engineer - Lead Maintenance & Safety

Aimbridge Hospitality; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Disability Income

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a Chief Engineer to keep our property running smoothly. You’ll oversee maintenance across rooms and public spaces, ensuring equipment stays reliable and costs stay in check, while guest comfort remains the priority.

You’ll troubleshoot complex systems, manage vendors, and forecast parts inventory. Lead and develop the engineering team, schedule shifts, perform safety drills, and represent the property with professionalism.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current certifications as required (e.g., HVAC, pool, electrical)
• Licensed to operate/repair boilers and chillers per local laws
• Valid driver’s license
• Supervisory experience required
• Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Marvel: Keep every room and public space in tip-top shape—sparkling, shiny, and up to company standards!
• Team Captain: Lead, train, and cheer on the engineering squad, scheduling shifts and inspiring top performance.
• Safety Superhero: Run fire safety inspections and epic drills, making sure everyone stays safe and sound.
• Guest Service Star: Jump to the rescue for maintenance requests and boost those rave-worthy guest service scores!
• Property Guardian: Patrol the grounds, tackle debris, sort out the “Lost and Found,” and keep everything glowing.
• Trusted Ambassador: Access sensitive areas and represent the company with trust and sound judgment, every day.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Guest service

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC certification

Boiler/chiller license

Electrical certification

Pool certification

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Aimbridge Hospitality is seeking a Chief Engineer to keep our property running smoothly. You’ll oversee maintenance across rooms and public spaces, ensuring equipment stays reliable and costs stay in check, while guest comfort remains the priority.

You’ll troubleshoot complex systems, manage vendors, and forecast parts inventory. Lead and develop the engineering team, schedule shifts, perform safety drills, and represent the property with professionalism.