Engineering Manager

About our property: Welcome to AC Hotel Oakland Downtown and Residence Inn Oakland Downtown, two distinctive properties within the Pyramid Global Hospitality portfolio. Situated in the vibrant heart of Oakland, California, our team members are part of a dynamic and diverse environment where exceptional service and collaboration are at the forefront of everything we do. At both properties, we foster a culture of growth, teamwork, and inclusivity.

Whether you’re in guest services, food and beverage, or event planning, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to the success of a people‑first organization. If you’re passionate about hospitality and ready to join a supportive and energetic team, AC Hotel Oakland Downtown and Residence Inn Oakland Downtown is the perfect place to take your career to the next level.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

We are looking for someone with a strong background in hotel/resort maintenance, has a passion for providing customer service, is highly motivated, and detail oriented to join our team as the Chief Engineer. This individual provides oversight of the maintenance department and is responsible for ensuring the working order of all mechanical equipment as well as repair and maintenance of the property.

The primary focus is on engineering operations, including maintenance, repair of hotel property, outside grounds, hotel equipment, preventative maintenance, and asset protection. This person will identify needs, organize staff and contractors, and oversee the completion of the maintenance needs. You will be working closely with different members of our team, so you will need to be quick on your feet and have an engaging attitude.

If you have experience in leading a maintenance program and team, enjoy making meaningful connections, figuring out what it takes and stepping it up to win the day is what you do, and you love it, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow and learn at a world‑class property!

• Responds to guest’s maintenance requests and questions and resolves their need efficiently.
• Responsible for the hiring of new employees and recommends promotions in Property Operations.
• Responsible for training, motivating and supporting subordinate staff to ensure quality service.
• Counsels, coaches, disciplines, and documents performance of staff.
• Recognizes and rewards superior performance.
• Directs and supervises the staff in Property Operations.
• Sets work schedules for staff according to skill and workload level.
• Organizes and participates in meetings and maintains records and data pertaining to Property Operations.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of budget analysis and capital plans.
• Develops and monitors engineering supplies, parts, inventories, and administers the purchase order system.
• Coordinates with outside contractors.
• Responsible for correct use of office equipment, EMS systems and Life Safety Systems, (training will be provided).

• Someone with Vocational or technical training preferred.
• Someone with two years’ experience in a similar position in the hospitality industry.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing blueprints.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Universal refrigerant license.
• Ability to read wire and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to properly use an electrical meter.
• Ability to walk, stand, reach, crouch, bend, push/pull throughout duration of shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• $95,000
• $105,000

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.