Hotel Engineering Leader: Maintain Systems & Lead Teams

Dimension Hospitality Group; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dimension Hospitality is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the hotel’s maintenance and engineering teams, ensuring safe, reliable, and well-maintained operations for guests and staff. You will oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, manage budgets, mentor staff, and coordinate with leadership to sustain excellent guest experiences and property performance.

This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and hands-on capability, with a focus on safety and

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required.
• 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

Engineering leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Team management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Shift flexibility

Job description

Dimension Hospitality is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the hotel’s maintenance and engineering teams, ensuring safe, reliable, and well-maintained operations for guests and staff. You will oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, manage budgets, mentor staff, and coordinate with leadership to sustain excellent guest experiences and property performance.

This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and hands-on capability, with a focus on safety and