Chief Engineer

Energetic, outgoing and personable candidate who has the will and drive to succeed would be the ideal applicant for theChief Engineer. The applicant will exude the personality of what it takes to work in the hospitality industry.

The Chief Engineer will work directly with the Director of Engineering in achieving the key results while maintaining the vision of Hotel Irvine. This individual would be tasked with maintaining the proper functionality, safety, and emergency systems of the facility and exterior. As such they will be responsible for performing the following tasks listed below to the highest standards.

By performing these tasks this individual will be directly involved with supporting Hotel Irvine’s ongoing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the day to day operations of the engineering department. The Chief will assist the director with the administrative, financial, and operational aspects of the hotel. The ideal candidate must know the intricacies of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, as well as high rise building operations. There must be a strong understanding of the hospitality industry and maintenance related issues. The Chief will also be asked to assist in major repairs and improvements to the facility. The Chief will supervise and train all other engineers in customer service, operation procedures, and follow up with completed work in conjunction with the supervisor.

Communication is paramount; skills of both written and verbal should be utilized via any effective medium to disseminate information across the engineering department and other affected departments.

The Chief Engineer is to work with all hotel departments. This individual must have the innate ability to know what needs to be done, has the initiative and drive to do so, and can be done with little to no supervision. This position requires assisting in developing and achieving plans to maintain the property, equipment, grounds and other assets in a safe and sufficient state of repair.

The Chief Engineer will adhere to the department standards as well as all applicable safety standards. Furthermore, follow up and guest satisfaction should be of the upmost importance and as an understanding of the vision and direction of Hotel Irvine

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to do each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience- Experience in the hospitality industry or similar industry is mandatory with at least five years in progressive facilities maintenance experience in a hotel or related field and at least three years in related management experience.

Mathematical Skills – Basic Math

Language Skills- Bilingual in English/Spanish is helpful. Ability to read and understand simple instructions. Ability to effectively present information in a one-on-one or small group situation.

Reasoning Ability - Deductive/Inductive Reasoning, analysis reasoning and resourcefulness to know what is needed to accomplish a task

Other Skills and Abilities- Communication, progressive hospitality mindset, organization skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, competent computer skills

A breath of fresh air in an otherwise mundane sea of ordinary, Hotel Irvine offers a sleek, vibrant, look delivering a contemporary hospitality experience that provides guests with personalized service, pops of bright color and energy bursting from every space.

Our employee community is comprised of hard-working, dedicated hospitality professionals who deliver genuine, personalized service that stays with guests long after they’ve left. It’s an environment populated with talented, passionate and experienced people, a collaborative spirit and abundant opportunities.

The Irvine Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, termination, and training, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local law. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.