Hotel Chief Engineer: Lead Maintenance & Systems

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

Job summary

Stonebridge in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead hotel maintenance operations, ensuring refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls function efficiently to support guest comfort and hotel performance.

You will supervise the maintenance staff and contractors, enforce safety standards, and drive timely project completion while coordinating with Housekeeping and Security to maintain smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of 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 and emergency handling abilities.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail in project planning.

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 management

HVAC systems

Refrigeration

Plumbing

Energy controls

Budgeting & purchasing

Staff hiring & training

Safety & compliance

Emergency response

Communication & collaboration

Job description

Stonebridge in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead hotel maintenance operations, ensuring refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls function efficiently to support guest comfort and hotel performance.

You will supervise the maintenance staff and contractors, enforce safety standards, and drive timely project completion while coordinating with Housekeeping and Security to maintain smooth operations.