AREA CHIEF ENGINEER - SANTA CLARITA REGION

You know what keeps a hotel running- from boilers and breakers to budgets and people. You lead by solving problems before they surface and take pride in buildings that run safely, smoothly, and efficiently. If protecting assets and supporting great guest experiences feels less like maintenance and more like leadership... keep reading. The Role As our Area Chief Engineer , you'll oversee the engineering and maintenance operations across multiple hotel properties (Courtyard Santa Clarita, Fairfield Inn Santa Clarita, Hampton Inn Santa Clarita, Residence Inn Santa Clarita, Homewood Suites Agoura Hills). You'll set standards, coach teams, and ensure every property is safe, compliant, and operating at peak performance-while partnering closely with property leadership to support guest satisfaction and financial goals. What You'll Be Doing Oversee engineering operations across multiple hotels within the area Ensure preventative maintenance programs are executed consistently Lead, coach, and develop property-level engineering teams Maintain compliance with safety, fire life, and regulatory standards Manage capital projects, renovations, and major repairs Control maintenance budgets, utilities, and cost-efficiency initiatives Partner with GMs and corporate teams to protect physical assets Be present-on-site, in the field, and hands-on when needed Why You'll Love It Here Benefits that support your life on and off the job Autonomy to lead engineering your way-with support when you need it A leadership team that values strong operations and asset care A culture where reliability, ownership, and teamwork matter Ready to Lead the Back of the House? If you're ready to protect assets, mentor engineering teams, and ensure every hotel runs as strong behind the scenes as it looks to guests-we'd love to meet you. Apply now and help us keep great hotels running right. EOE What Makes You You Proven experience as a Chief Engineer or Area/Regional Engineer in hotels Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems A proactive, solutions-oriented leadership style Ability to manage multiple properties and prioritize effectively Calm under pressure with excellent troubleshooting skills Pride in safety, compliance, and well-maintained facilities Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends