Hotel Engineering Director - Hands-on, Guest-Focused Ops

Blue Water Business Consulting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Water Business Consulting is seeking a Director of Engineering for a newly renovated Los Angeles area hotel. You will supervise operations, maintenance, and repair of facilities, equipment, and tools, combining hands-on leadership with proactive management to ensure smooth daily performance.

This role requires coordinating engineering staff, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining safety and corporate standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent preferred in maintenance or engineering fields.
• 5+ years hotel experience required.
• 3+ years hands-on electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC repairs.
• Ability to read, speak and write English for guest and staff communication.
• Experience sourcing vendors for skilled tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude for operation and repair of hotel equipment.
• Boiler license and CMP certification preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the maintenance team’s day-to-day operations.
• Overseeing installation and maintenance of equipment.
• Planning, scheduling, and prioritizing maintenance team operations.
• Ensuring guests receive prompt, professional service.
• Ensuring facilities and amenities meet corporate standards.
• Reporting major repairs to management.
• Preparing reports on maintenance topics for hotel management.
• Performing regular property, equipment, and facilities inspections.
• Coordinating responses to maintenance-related inquiries and issues.
• Supervising, training, and developing maintenance staff.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

English proficiency

Vendor sourcing

Staff development

Electrical & HVAC

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in Building Maintenance, Technology, or a related field

Boiler license (stationary engineer)

CMP certification

Job description

Blue Water Business Consulting is seeking a Director of Engineering for a newly renovated Los Angeles area hotel. You will supervise operations, maintenance, and repair of facilities, equipment, and tools, combining hands-on leadership with proactive management to ensure smooth daily performance.

This role requires coordinating engineering staff, ensuring guest satisfaction, and maintaining safety and corporate standards.