Chief Engineer

Job Overview

The Hotel Engineering Manager will lead all engineering, maintenance, and repair activities at AC Hotel Oakland Downtown and Residence Inn Oakland Downtown.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all engineering, maintenance, and repair activities throughout the hotel.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for guestrooms, public areas, back‑of‑house spaces, equipment, and building systems.
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate Engineering Department associates.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, fire life safety, and brand standards.
• Maintain operational knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, life safety, and building automation systems.
• Respond to emergency situations involving equipment failures, utility interruptions, or safety concerns.
• Manage departmental budgets, expenses, inventories, and purchasing activities.
• Coordinate and oversee outside contractors, service providers, and vendor relationships.
• Conduct routine inspections of guestrooms, public spaces, grounds, and mechanical areas to identify maintenance needs and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, preventative maintenance activities, inspections, warranties, permits, and equipment inventories.
• Participate in capital planning and property improvement projects.
• Ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner and according to established procedures.
• Support hotel operations by maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for guests and associates.
• Participate in manager‑on‑duty coverage and emergency response activities as required.
• Perform all other duties deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years of hotel engineering or facilities maintenance experience, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call‑ins.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, stoop, and lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Compensation

$95,000 - $105,000

Equal Opportunity

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.