Hotel Engineering Supervisor (HVAC & Facilities)

Mr C. Hotels; Costa Mesa, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa is seeking a hands-on Engineering professional to supervise and train staff, manage HVAC and complex building systems, and ensure safe, efficient maintenance across guest rooms and facilities.

The role requires hotel engineering experience, knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment, and strong problem-solving and safety skills. Excellent communication and supervisory abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel engineering experience required.
• HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction familiarity.
• Read and understand blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• State certification or licensure where required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper supervision, direction, and training of Engineering staff.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all Engineering roles, responsibilities, and duties, and be prepared to perform essential duties as needed.
• Accurately manage and monitor the Synergy system, including responding to and tracking service calls.
• Properly manage, maintain, and account for all tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Efficiently and safely operate central HVAC equipment and mechanical equipment using sound engineering practices and procedures.
• Accurately and efficiently repair and maintain food production and related kitchen equipment, laundry equipment, ice machines and refrigeration systems, boilers and plumbing systems and all electrical and natural gas distribution systems.
• Trouble-shoot electrical and pneumatic problems and repair them as quickly and economically as possible.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on an on-going basis for guest room and major mechanical equipment.
• Be familiar with and maintain all fire safety equipment operations and implement emergency procedures when required.
• Respond to any HVAC calls or room calls as a priority.
• Produce accurate logs, charts and preventive maintenance forms.
• Provide training to other team members, specifically Engineer II and Engineer III.
• Follow direction given in Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and perform work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Accurately document all work performed in the Synergy log, including details of repairs, inspections, testing, and any actions taken.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

General building construction

Education

Vocational training / associate degree / certification

Tools

Blueprint reading

Schematic drawings

MSDS compliance

Job description

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa is seeking a hands-on Engineering professional to supervise and train staff, manage HVAC and complex building systems, and ensure safe, efficient maintenance across guest rooms and facilities.

The role requires hotel engineering experience, knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and kitchen equipment, and strong problem-solving and safety skills. Excellent communication and supervisory abilities are essential.