Chief Engineer

posted October 9, 2026

Courtyard Santa Ana Orange County

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Compensation: $70,304 to $72,000 per year

You are a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well‑operated hotel. You understand building systems, lead by example, and take pride in creating a reliable, well-maintained environment for guests and staff. If you enjoy solving problems, guiding a team, and overseeing operations, keep reading.

The Role As the Chief Engineer, you lead the maintenance department and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards are met while supervising a team of maintenance professionals.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team
  • Oversee daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules
  • Ensure proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems
  • Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance needs
  • Manage department budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships
  • Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and regulatory standards
  • Support maintenance team with troubleshooting and project work
  • Respond quickly to urgent issues and guest impact situations
  • Coordinate effectively with hotel leadership and all departments
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering shop and work areas

    • Why You Will Love It Here

  • Leadership role with daily operational impact
  • A supportive team environment
  • Opportunities to grow your technical and management skills
  • A role where you directly influence guest satisfaction and hotel performance

    • Ready to Join the Team If you are ready to lead the engineering department and ensure a safe, well maintained hotel environment, we would love to meet you. Apply now.

    EOE

    Qualifications

    What Makes You You

  • Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
  • Organized, dependable, and safety focused
  • Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team
  • Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Comfortable working hands on and managing multiple priorities
  • Ability to lift, move, climb, and work with tools and equipment
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends
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    Courtyard Santa Ana Orange County

    Hotel with 155 Rooms

    Elevated business travel at our Santa Ana, CA hotel.

    Escape to fresh air, golden sunshine & breathtaking views of SoCal at Courtyard Santa Ana Orange County! Our Tustin, CA hotel will ensure you stay in complete comfort coupled with famous views of the Golden State. Each room of our Santa Ana, CA hotel features plentiful living space, pillow-topped mattresses, fresh linens & piles of plush pillows. After a long day, kick back & relax catching up with your favorite shows on your in-room 37' HDTV with premium cable channels & on-demand movies or stream your own media with our free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel. Delicious meals & fresh drinks are served at our onsite restaurant, The Bistro, which proudly serves specialty beverages with Starbucks coffee. Relax in our beautiful outdoor swimming pool. Top destinations are only minutes away from our hotel in Santa Ana Orange County, UC Irvine & more local attractions. Discover our Orange County wedding venues totaling 5,000 square feet of space for your big event. We look forward to hosting you at our hotel.

    Courtyard Santa Ana Orange County

    8 MacArthur Place

    Santa Ana, CA 92707

    Hotel with 155 Rooms
    Managed By Dimension Hospitality
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