Chief Engineer

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Join our team! Windsor Hospitality thrives in building hospitality careers. We want to design a path of professional growth and give you the keys to that success. We are recognized as a strong partner with warm-hearted hospitality staff nationwide. Windsor Hospitality is looking for their newest Chief Engineer!

This position in located in the heart of North Orange County,
Brea, California is a thriving city known for its strong community values, exceptional quality of life, and vibrant business environment. With a blend of suburban comfort and urban convenience, Brea offers professionals a welcoming and dynamic place to live and work.

Join a team that invests in you! We’re proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and growth of all our eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance — Quality healthcare plans for eligible employees to stay healthy and protected.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) — Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Plans — Plan for your future with employer-supported retirement options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) — Confidential support services for personal and professional well-being.
• Career Growth Opportunities — We promote from within and invest in your long-term success.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) — Take the time to relax, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
• Paid Sick Leave — Supportive sick time policy so you can care for your health when you need it.
• Exclusive Employee Hotel Discounts — Special rates across our brand portfolio for you, your family, and friends.
• Complimentary On-Shift Meals (participating hotels) — Enjoy a free meal provided during each scheduled shift.
• Recognition & Rewards Program — Associates are acknowledged through performance awards, milestone celebrations, and incentive programs.

Every great hotel has a great Chief Engineer behind it — someone who knows the building inside and out, leads a team that trusts them, and never lets a preventive maintenance item slip through the cracks. That’s what we’re looking for. As Chief Engineer, you’re responsible for the entire physical operation of the property: every system, every guest room, every capital project.

You’ll work directly with the General Manager, partner with corporate on Cap Ex, and develop an Engineering team that performs at the highest level. If you’re a technical leader who holds their team to a high standard and loves the challenge of keeping a full-service hotel running smoothly, this role is for you.

• Supervise, develop, and maintain an ongoing preventive maintenance program for the hotel, covering refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, guest and meeting rooms, A/H units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, and related systems.
• Ensure all projects and work orders are completed according to specifications, on time, and within established expense plans.
• Work closely with all department heads, including Housekeeping and Front Desk, to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize guest disruption.
• Establish and maintain a training program for the Engineering department covering base knowledge of hotel systems, first responder activities, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) shut-offs.
• Partner with Human Resources and Security vendors to implement the First Responder program and hotel-wide safety initiatives.
• Meet with third-party vendors including general contractors, trades service professionals, architects, and designers to…