Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Sanctuary Beach Resort•Marina, CA

1d•$120,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Engineer manages the hotel’s general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest-service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the property. The role includes leading and supporting associates; managing vendor bids, quotes, and contracts; overseeing small projects and Property Improvement Plans; performing and overseeing repairs; maintaining equipment and building systems; and ensuring preventative maintenance, life-safety, and code-compliance requirements are met. The Chief Engineer also maintains the property’s exterior and curb appeal in accordance with EarthView sustainability guidelines and follows safe work practices to support guest satisfaction. The work schedule varies and may include holidays, weekends, or alternate shifts. The position requires extended periods of standing and walking, as well as pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. The role is based at The Sanctuary Beach Resort, an oceanfront resort in Marina, California, which is part of HHM Hotels’ Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle division.

Requirements

Previous supervisory engineer or maintenance experience, or equivalent training.
HVAC certification.
Other certifications may be required based on local needs.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma and/or trade school coursework in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates to ensure they work in accordance with brand standards and HHM core values.
Manage and coordinate bids, quotes, and contracts for third-party vendors.
Oversee small projects and Property Improvement Plans (PIPs), and report on work progress.
Perform and oversee repairs such as sheetrock repair, painting, furniture refinishing, and replacing electrical and plumbing fixtures.
Troubleshoot kitchen equipment and repair heating and cooling pumps.
Install and program televisions.
Maintain accurate preventative-maintenance records for all rooms and equipment.
Test and maintain life-safety systems to ensure they are fully operational.
Coordinate compliance with service contracts and ensure work meets local, state, and federal codes.
Maintain the building exterior and curb appeal in accordance with EarthView sustainability guidelines.
Follow safe work habits and MSDS and OSHA standards while working to increase guest satisfaction scores.