area maintenance manager West Coast

Job Overview A well maintained hotel has a direct positive impact on guest satisfaction. Another Star is looking for a solid area maintenance manager who can help us change its maintenance organization from reactive to preventive. A proactive mindset combined with curiosity and strong interpersonal skills are very important elements for this role. The successful candidate has solid people management skills, acts as a problem solver and brings technical experience to create and monitor day‑to‑day maintenance, minimize out‑of‑order rooms, and perform analyses to reduce incidental interventions. Department: hotel property management Location: US, Los Angeles Compensation: $10,595 per month Key Responsibilities Provide strategic, proactive leadership across the entire portfolio, ensuring high property maintenance standards, a strong guest experience, and continuous performance improvement through trend analysis and solution‑driven actions. Lead a high‑performing team of 8, fostering accountability and delivery against deadlines, improving revenue performance through maintaining high quality properties, minimizing maintenance issues and OOO rooms, and maximizing the use of in‑house technicians. Oversee and support the West Coast portfolio P & L, including budgeting, forecasting, CapEx planning, and procurement of operating equipment, ensuring alignment with financial targets through proactive management and cost control. Leverage BMS and FMIS (Planon) to analyze data and identify trends, implement and manage the Multi‑Year Maintenance Plan, including compliance and PPM, and proactively resolve recurring issues to minimize equipment downtime and operational impact. Lead recurring reporting and meetings, providing clear updates on team performance, OOO rooms, outstanding and ongoing issues, CapEx projects, budgets, future initiatives, and KPI targets. Maintain effective relationships with third‑party contractors (e.g., Aramark), ensuring adherence to service level agreements. Monitor and track the status of project permits, sign‑offs and close‑outs as it relates to local city departments & authorities; prepare, negotiate and contract client supply items. Manage and administer all building and MEP related documentation (drawings, instructions, specifications, etc.). Work on health and safety to ensure each property complies with relevant health and safety legislation; adhere to the health and safety policy while maintaining accurate records of relevant activities. Record and report on activities in line with BREEAM / LEED accreditation and Energy Labels. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Leadership experience across multiple sites, with the ability to lead, engage, and inspire high‑performing remote teams in a fast‑paced environment. Ability to think strategically and proactively, using trend analysis to drive improvements in overall performance. Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate plans, align teams to goals, delegate tasks effectively, and engage with Operations and key stakeholders through reporting and day‑to‑day interactions. Proficient financial acumen with the ability to manage P & L, budgets, and financial reporting across OPEX and CAPEX. Ability to negotiate and manage agreements with suppliers and third‑party contractors. Guest‑focused mindset with a strong understanding of hospitality standards and operational demands. Strong technical background in MEP systems. Solid understanding of Building Management Systems and FMIS platforms, including Planon and Topdesk. Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, with the ability to ensure compliance and maintain accurate documentation and procedures. Languages: English. Any other language is considered a plus. Location / Hours This position will be based on the West Coast of the US and cover the West Coast. This is a full‑time position. Hybrid working is possible; no fully remote. Travel: approximately one week per month, with quarterly visits to our NY support office. Benefits 10 free nights in any citizenM hotel per year (other than your own) based on availability. Access to the Marriott Explore Program – discounted rooms across 8,500 properties for yourself, family, and friends based on availability. Personal and professional development opportunities and programs. Latest tech devices and all the tools you need to be successful in your role. Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, DCA, 401(k). Flexible public holidays. Employee assistance program. Varied team days and social events (from food trucks and quizzes at the office to parties on boats). New and exciting perks & benefits are reviewed regularly. Equal Opportunity and Inclusion Another Star celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are a proud equal opportunity employer and welcome and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, national origin, genetics, differently abled, age. #J-18808-Ljbffr citizenM hotels