CHIEF ENGINEER

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92075, Solana Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
76K-78K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting • Hospitality
The Role
Lead and manage the hotel's maintenance and engineering team, oversee daily repairs and preventive maintenance, ensure proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems, conduct inspections, manage budgets and vendors, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, troubleshoot urgent issues, and coordinate with hotel leadership to maintain a safe, well-maintained property.
Summary Generated by Built In

You are a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well‑operated hotel. You understand building systems, lead by example, and take pride in creating a reliable, well-maintained environment for guests and staff. If you enjoy solving problems, guiding a team, and overseeing operations, keep reading.

The Role
As the Chief Engineer, you lead the maintenance department and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards are met while supervising a team of maintenance professionals.

What You Will Be Doing
• 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

Why You Will Love It Here
• Leadership role with daily operational impact
• A supportive team environment
• Opportunities to grow your technical and management skills
• A role where you directly influence guest satisfaction and hotel performance

Ready to Join the Team
If you are ready to lead the engineering department and ensure a safe, well maintained hotel environment, we would love to meet you.
Apply now.

EOE

Qualifications

What Makes You You
• 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

Skills Required

  • Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems
  • Strong knowledge of plumbing systems
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical systems
  • Knowledge of life safety systems
  • Organized, dependable, and safety focused
  • Ability 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
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The Company
HQ: Natchitoches, LA

What We Do

Dimension Hospitality is an award-winning hotel management company with a reputation for success built on innovation, great brands, & great people.

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