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Hotel Chief Engineer

Ramada Inn Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$29–$32 Per Hour
SKILLS
Budget Management, Building Systems, Carpentry, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Electricity, English Language, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fire Safety, HVAC, Health Insurance, Hotel Construction, Leadership, Life Safety Systems, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance - Pool, Maintenance Services, Multilingual, OSHA, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Plumbing, Preventative Maintenance, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Purchasing/Procurement, Safety Training, Spanish Language, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Costa Mesa, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources


HIRING: Chief Engineer
Ramada Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
Excel Hotel Group | Full-Time | $29–$32/hr

We're looking for a Chief Engineer to take full ownership of maintenance operations at our Ramada Costa Mesa / Newport Beach property. This is a hands-on leadership role — you'll run the preventative maintenance program, manage the maintenance team, lead the safety committee, and keep the building in top condition.

What You'll Do:
- Inspect guest rooms, public areas, and building systems regularly to catch and fix issues before they become problems
- Manage all building systems: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pool/spa, fire/life safety
- Build and run the preventative maintenance program
- Hire, train, schedule, and supervise maintenance techs
- Manage outside contractors for specialized work
- Serve as Safety Committee Leader — run safety trainings, maintain PPE, ensure OSHA compliance
- Develop and manage the maintenance budget
- Track parts/supplies inventory and handle procurement

What We're Looking For:
- 3–5 years hotel or commercial building maintenance experience, at least 1 year in a lead/supervisor role
- Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and pool maintenance
- Strong communication skills — can direct a team, coordinate vendors, and report to management clearly
- Physically able to stand/walk 8+ hours and lift up to 50 lbs
- Reliable and self-directed

Nice to Have:
- EPA 608 or HVAC credentials
- CPO certification
- Bilingual English/Spanish

What We Offer:
- Medical, dental, vision, life, PTO, 401(k) with company match
- Hotel travel discounts across 30+ properties
- We promote from within — many of our GMs started at property level
- Family-driven culture backed by a growing ownership group

About Us:
Excel Hotel Group owns and operates 30+ hotels across Marriott, Hilton, IHG, Hyatt, Wyndham, Choice, and Best Western. We're growing and we invest in our people.

To apply directly please also feel free to apply at excelhotelgroup.com/careers

Excel Hotel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Excel Hotel Group is a fully integrated property ownership, management, and development company enjoying exciting growth. We believe that our family-driven culture is the backbone of our company. 
 

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