Hotel Engineering & Maintenance Leader

Sun Hill Properties Inc.; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Marriott employee travel discount

Job summary

Sun Hill Properties Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Engineering Department for a full-service hotel.

You will supervise maintenance of all hotel facilities, guestrooms, public areas, kitchens, and grounds, ensuring safe, efficient operations and regulatory compliance. The role directs preventive maintenance, manages work orders and capital projects, and collaborates with leadership to support guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• 5–10 years in engineering or facilities management with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Prior experience in a full-service hotel or high-volume commercial property strongly preferred.
• Proven track record managing building systems, preventive maintenance programs, and capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct and participate in the maintenance, repair, and operation of all hotel facilities, guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, kitchens, laundry facilities, and grounds.
• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, fire-life safety, and other building systems.
• Perform routine inspections of the property and identify corrective actions to maintain safety, appearance, and operational efficiency.
• Establish, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment performance and minimize downtime.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders, service requests, and maintenance projects.
• Respond to and resolve maintenance emergencies and operational issues as needed.
• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise engineering team members while maintaining a productive and service-oriented work environment.
• Assign and monitor daily work orders, projects, and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management activities.
• Maintain departmental records, reports, logs, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Administer the Computerized Maintenance Management System to track work orders, preventive maintenance, and asset history.
• Coordinate and oversee repairs, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
• Supervise contractors and vendors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with hotel standards.
• Manage purchasing and inventory of tools, equipment, parts, supplies, and PPE.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, brand standards, and company policies.
• Maintain permits, licenses, certifications, and inspection records.
• Promote safe work practices and enforce safety procedures for employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Serve as a key responder during emergencies, including equipment failures, power outages, fire alarms, and other critical incidents.
• Respond promptly to guest and departmental maintenance requests and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the hotel to identify and address operational concerns.
• Collaborate with department leaders to support hotel operations, special events, and guest satisfaction initiatives.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and remain available to respond to emergency situations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

HVAC

Life-safety systems

Preventive maintenance

Budgeting

Leadership

Vendor management

OSHA compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Sun Hill Properties Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the Engineering Department for a full-service hotel.

You will supervise maintenance of all hotel facilities, guestrooms, public areas, kitchens, and grounds, ensuring safe, efficient operations and regulatory compliance. The role directs preventive maintenance, manages work orders and capital projects, and collaborates with leadership to support guest satisfaction.