Senior Hotel Engineer & Operations Leader

Embassy Suites La Jolla; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary within the?

401(k) with company match

Paid time off, paid sick leave, and会社観

Hilton Team Member Travel Program

Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and FSA

Disability insurance

Pet wellness benefits

Career development and advancement机会

Dynamic and collaborative work环境

Job summary

Embassy Suites La Jolla in San Diego, CA seeks a seasoned Chief Engineer to lead all hotel engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted system performance while upholding guest comfort and property appearance.

Candidates should have 5+ years in engineering with strong leadership and expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation. The role includes on-call duties and budget oversight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering or facilities maintenance experience, preferably in hospitality.
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, and life safety systems.
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Proficiency in maintenance management software and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all hotel engineering and maintenance operations.
• Maintain and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, kitchen, laundry, pool, fire life safety, and building automation systems.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure optimal performance of hotel equipment and facilities.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate engineering department team members.
• Respond promptly to guest room maintenance requests and operational emergencies.
• Conduct regular property inspections to identify maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Ensure compliance with hotel brand standards, local building codes, OSHA regulations, and fire safety requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, capital improvement projects, and maintenance expenses.
• Coordinate work performed by outside contractors and service providers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, work orders, and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with hotel leadership to support operational goals and enhance the overall guest experience.
• Participate in the manager‑on‑duty rotation and remain available for emergency on‑call situations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Maintenance management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Embassy Suites La Jolla in San Diego, CA seeks a seasoned Chief Engineer to lead all hotel engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and uninterrupted system performance while upholding guest comfort and property appearance.

Candidates should have 5+ years in engineering with strong leadership and expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building automation. The role includes on-call duties and budget oversight.