[{"_1":2,"_3":-5,"_4":-5},"loaderData",{"_5":6,"_7":8},"actionData","errors","routes/ssr/_anon-layout",{"_247":248,"_249":250,"_251":-5,"_252":253,"_254":255,"_256":257,"_258":259},"browse-city",{"_9":10,"_11":12,"_13":14,"_15":16,"_17":18,"_19":20,"_21":22,"_23":24,"_25":26,"_27":28,"_29":30,"_31":32},"careerAreaSlug","law-and-public-safety","careerAreaName","Law & Public Safety","occupationSlug","fire-chief-or-marshal","occupationName","Fire Chief / Marshal","stateSlug","ca","stateName","California","citySlug","santa-monica","cityName","Santa Monica","jobs",[229],"gone",false,"selectedJobDetail",{"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_42":43,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_48":49,"_50":51,"_52":53,"_23":54,"_19":20,"_55":28,"_56":57,"_58":59,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":65,"_66":67,"_68":28,"_69":70,"_71":70,"_72":28,"_73":28,"_74":75,"_76":77,"_78":79,"_80":81,"_82":28,"_83":28,"_84":85,"_86":87,"_88":89,"_90":91,"_92":93,"_94":95,"_96":97,"_98":99,"_100":101,"_102":103,"_104":105,"_106":107,"_108":28,"_109":110,"_111":112,"_21":22,"_17":18,"_13":14,"_113":114,"_9":115,"_116":117,"_118":119,"_120":121,"_122":123,"_124":125,"_126":127,"_128":70,"_129":37,"_130":39,"_131":114,"_132":133,"_134":135,"_136":137,"_138":139},"selectedJobCompanyDetails",{"_33":34,"_35":34},"profileURL","","CompanyName","id","8ae65ddc80e282e0f24a4a1b61aa56fa8f0e18be","slug","chief-operating-engineer-8ae65ddc","title","Chief Operating Engineer","body","Chief Operating Engineer Douglas Emmett Management, LLC - 3.2 Santa Monica, CA Job Details Full-time $60 - $65 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Customer communication In-person customer service Electrical systems facility management Electrical maintenance Fire protection systems Full Job Description

SCOPE AND PURPOSE

Douglas Emmett is seeking a Chief Operating Engineer responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire life safety equipment of a Class A high rise office building. Douglas Emmett offers ample growth opportunities and the anticipated career progression for this Chief Operating Engineer would be to Regional Engineer.

RESPONSIBILITES

Respond to work order requests from tenants and building staff
Main, operate, and inspect all building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical in keeping with industry and DE practices.
Work with Property Manager and Regional Engineer to direct, supervise, and train engineering and janitorial staff.
Maintain mechanical operating standards for the building including: seasonal temperature adjustments, on/mid/off peak operations, and automatic EMS settings.
Develop and maintain records of inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies.
Maintain permits and certificates for: fire extinguisher services, elevators, fire pump, emergency generator, pressure vessels, and sewer/storm water.
Responsible for the timely completion of all annual building services including Regulation 4 testing
Work with Property Manager to obtain bids for equipment maintenance contracts, repair work, and capital projects.
Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations, SCAQMD regulations, and hazardous chemicals program.
Assist Property Manager with preparation of the annual budget
Special projects as assigned by Property Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years of building engineering experience (Class A office preferred)
Demonstrated competence in commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire life safety, and building maintenance.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment to formulate and implement solutions
Maintain professional demeanor and excellent customer service when interacting with building management, tenants and vendors.
Projects a professional image by meeting Douglas Emmett dress code standards.
Can perform the essential physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person","type","jobPosting","source","LC","accountId","41517365","organizationName","Douglas Emmett Management, LLC","applicationUrl","https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=52ab1ca3a09822f1&from=serp&vjs=3","Santa Monica, CA","isRemote","location",{"_225":226,"_227":228},"createdAt","2026-09-19T07:51:31.142972358Z","updatedAt","2026-09-18T12:31:24.906Z","publishedAt","2026-09-16T00:00:00Z","expiresAt","2026-10-20T00:00Z","status","active","isExpired","isDiscoverable",true,"isSearchable","isSpotlight","isDraft","careerSkills",[177,178,179,180,181,182,183,184,185,186,187,188,189,190,191],"requiredEducation","na","benefitCategories",[174,175,176],"amount",130000,"isEmailRequired","isPhoneRequired","subtype","job","titleSearch","Chief Operating Engineers","compensationType","salary","locationFlexibility","onsite","employmentTypeName","full_time","wage10thPercentileHourly",35.22836538461539,"wage30thPercentileHourly",43.738942307692305,"wage50thPercentileHourly",49.003846153846155,"growthRateFiveYear",0.112,"payGrowthScore",100,"jobSecurityScore",66.62178007562716,"compositeScore",83.31089003781358,"compositeLowConfidence","county","6037","state","6","sitemapPath","/law-and-public-safety/fire-chief-or-marshal/ca/santa-monica",[10],"eduLevelsName",[77],"lotCareerAreaName",[12],"lotOccupationName",[16],"lotSpecializedOccupation",[173],"minYearsExperience","5","minEduLevels","99","isCanonical","canonicalJobId","canonicalSlug","canonicalSitemapPath","groupVariantCount",1,"groupLocations",[170],"benefitNames",[165,166,167,168,169],"aiEnrichments",{"_140":141,"_142":143,"_144":145,"_146":147},"pay",{"_152":153,"_154":155,"_156":157,"_158":159,"_160":157,"_161":159,"_162":70,"_163":164},"extractedFilters",{"_90":91,"_151":93},"experienceLevel",{"_148":149,"_150":28},"tldr","This job requires 5+ years of experience managing building systems like HVAC and electrical in a high-rise office. You’ll work onsite in Santa Monica, CA, handling maintenance, training staff, and ensuring safety compliance.","estimatedYearsExperience",5,"isEntryLevel","employmentType","period","hourly","currency","USD","rawMin",60,"rawMax",65,"hourlyMin","hourlyMax","disclosed","basis","extracted","Paid Time Off (PTO)","401(k) Plans","Dental Insurance","Vision Insurance","Parental Leave",{"_171":54,"_111":18,"_172":37,"_38":39,"_55":28,"_52":53,"_113":114},"city","jobId","24101010","paid_leave","retirement_savings","insurance",{"_192":223,"_194":224,"_196":-5},{"_192":221,"_194":222,"_196":-5},{"_192":219,"_194":220,"_196":-5},{"_192":217,"_194":218,"_196":-5},{"_192":215,"_194":216,"_196":-5},{"_192":213,"_194":214,"_196":-5},{"_192":211,"_194":212,"_196":-5},{"_192":209,"_194":210,"_196":-5},{"_192":207,"_194":208,"_196":-5},{"_192":205,"_194":206,"_196":-5},{"_192":203,"_194":204,"_196":-5},{"_192":201,"_194":202,"_196":-5},{"_192":199,"_194":200,"_196":-5},{"_192":197,"_194":198,"_196":-5},{"_192":193,"_194":195,"_196":-5},"code","KS120MJ6QP112G3XSMMT","value","Architectural Engineering","proficiency","KS441S06L3NZBK0D6JM8","Verbal Communication Skills","KS120HK5XY6JV257QLTX","Budgeting","KS7G0D05ZQPM0NFXJSBP","Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)","KS127D361PF0FTXDZ7C4","Operations","KS440ZR6SKTCHXMWJZW0","Stormwater Management","ES653DA9F469DBE107E8","Equipment Maintenance","KS1258D71GC65F25H9TH","Plumbing","ES76F4C57A88877D6D64","Professionalism","KS1217T73BQWJGX5MZ43","Building Management","KS120C76T2L99X2YNKS3","HVAC","KS123YT6YQ2NH75SM5CS","Fire Alarm Systems","ESDDC5CEF640F39174D6","Fire And Life Safety","KS121Z26S4VJLQ1WXN21","Customer Service","KS1280D6WW0KLRNRMWTC","Pressure Vessel","lat",34.0194543,"lon",-118.4911912,{"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":41,"_44":45,"_46":47,"_50":51,"_230":-5,"_23":54,"_19":20,"_68":28,"_73":28,"_231":-5,"_62":63,"_60":61,"_84":85,"_88":89,"_90":91,"_92":93,"_113":114,"_80":81,"_232":233,"_132":133,"_138":234,"_235":236},"logoUrl","isFavorited","groupCityNames",[54],{"_140":244,"_142":245,"_144":246,"_146":147},"bricks",[237,238],{"_239":243,"_241":242},{"_239":240,"_241":242},"content","$130,000.00","variant","gray","Full-Time",{"_152":153,"_154":155,"_156":157,"_158":159,"_160":157,"_161":159,"_162":70,"_163":164},{"_90":91,"_151":93},{"_148":149,"_150":28},"preloadedState",{"_282":283,"_284":285,"_286":287,"_288":289},"session",{"_281":28},"learnerProfile","statsigUser",{"_272":273,"_274":-7,"_275":276,"_277":278},"statsigSSR",{"_268":269,"_270":271},"experimentParams",{"_260":264,"_262":265,"_263":266},"experimentGroups",{"_260":261,"_262":261,"_263":261},"aa_job_details","Control","aa_explore_202608","job_description_positioning",{"_267":261},{"_267":261},{"_267":261},"arm","gates",{},"configs",{},"userID","anonymous","email","custom",{},"customIDs",{"_279":280},"stableID","dev-stable-id-localhost","isAuthenticated","userAndSession",{"_249":386,"_251":-5,"_387":28,"_388":389,"_390":391},"courseSearch",{"_331":332,"_333":314,"_334":335,"_336":314,"_337":-5,"_338":-5,"_339":-5,"_298":28,"_340":28,"_341":-5,"_342":343,"_344":-5,"_345":346,"_347":348,"_349":350},"careerNavigatorSlice",{"_56":315,"_316":34,"_317":318,"_319":320,"_321":70,"_322":70,"_323":-5,"_324":325},"caapCareerSearch",{"_290":28,"_291":34,"_292":293,"_294":295,"_296":297,"_298":28,"_299":-5,"_300":28,"_301":302},"myCareers","searchValue","searchResult",[],"comparisonData",[],"searchFilters",{"_303":304,"_305":34,"_306":34,"_307":308,"_309":310,"_311":312,"_313":314},"isLoading","comparisonError","shouldOpenTray","traitSpecificCareers",{},"selectedHub",[],"selectedEarning","selectedEducation","sortByField","name.keyword","sortOrder","asc","pageSize",10,"from",0,{"_36":326,"_327":328,"_44":329,"_330":34},"locationString","defaultLocation",{"_36":326,"_327":328,"_44":329,"_330":34},"scholarshipLocation",{"_36":326,"_327":328,"_44":329,"_330":34},"loadingLocation","loadingCaapAssessmentResults","caapAssessmentResult","industryPreference",[],"0","name","United States (Default)","nation","highlight","courses",[],"totalCount","filters",{"_351":34,"_352":28,"_353":28,"_354":28,"_355":28,"_356":28,"_357":28,"_358":28,"_359":28,"_360":361,"_362":363,"_364":365,"_366":367,"_368":369,"_370":371,"_372":373,"_374":-5,"_375":28,"_376":377,"_378":314,"_311":379,"_380":381,"_382":383},"activeFiltersCount","filterCounts","appliedFilters","sortInfo","isLoadingMore","error","favoriteCourseIds",[],"lastSearchTimestamp","prefetchedPages",[],"prefetchingPages",[],"prefetchedCourses",{},"searchQuery","withCertificate","isFree","withFreeCertificate","isUniversity","showSavedOnly","isBeginner","isIntermediate","isAdvanced","topLevelSubjects",[],"institutions",[],"subjects",[],"languages",[],"providers",[],"durationBuckets",[],"duration",{"_384":-5,"_385":-5},"language","hasSubtitles","subtitleLanguages",[],"page",20,"sortColumn","created","sortBy","desc","min","max",{"_397":28,"_281":28},"isOnboardingComplete","onboardingResume",{"_395":28,"_396":-5},"emailUpdateModal",{"_392":28,"_393":34,"_394":34},"open","newEmail","password","checked","resumeUrl","oktaChecked"]

Find & Apply For Fire Chief / Marshal Jobs in Santa Monica, California

Chief Operating Engineer