CHIEF ENGINEER

$70.3k - $72k

Dimension Hospitality

Santa Ana, CA

Chief Engineer

Santa Ana, CA 92707

Overview

Salary Range $70,304.00 - $72,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Swing

Description

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

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