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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.