HOA Chief Engineer; CA

Chief Engineer

Seabreeze Management Company is a full‑service property management firm with a diverse portfolio of over 90,000 residential and commercial properties. Based in Aliso Viejo, California, we have provided an unrivaled client experience to common‑interest developments and homeowners’ associations for more than 30 years, and now serve throughout California and Nevada as a trusted advisor and collaborative partner for thriving associations through superior service and integrity.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, safety, and oversight of all building systems within the Serif HOA & 950‑974 Market Master Association. This includes supervising engineering and maintenance staff, managing vendors, ensuring completion of preventive and corrective maintenance, and responding to emergencies. The Chief Engineer must provide professional communication, accountability, and leadership, maintaining the property to the highest operational standards.

He/She may stand a shift, work with the tools of his/her trade, and be available for emergencies 24/7.

Building Systems

• HVAC & hydronic systems
• Generator & sump pumps
• Domestic hot water & booster systems
• Electrical distribution, motors, VFDs
• Fire‑life‑safety systems (sprinklers, smoke control, alarms)
• Access control & security systems
• Trash compaction equipment
• Plumbing
• Elevators

Maintenance Tasks

• Perform preventative maintenance according to manufacturer and property standards.
• Conduct daily property walks, weekly inspections, and document all findings.
• Troubleshoot and repair, or obtain bids for plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and general maintenance issues.
• Ensure equipment rooms remain clean, organized, safe, and code‑compliant.
• Perform daily maintenance activities.
• Perform duties related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, drywall/carpentry, pressure washing, and any other maintenance needs.
• Troubleshoot water leaks, electrical problems, noises, vibrations, odors, etc.
• Perform unscheduled and emergency repairs as required.
• Assist with operations to maintain workflow and meet schedules.
• Notify supervision of unusual equipment or operating problems, and the need for additional materials and supplies.
• Operate and maintain fire‑life‑safety systems including sprinklers, smoke exhaust fan systems, damper controllers, variable frequency drives, control centers, and security systems.
• Operate, maintain and test run emergency power generation systems and log readings.
• Complete management reports and forms as required.
• Ensure all PM tasks are logged in the work‑order system with dates, notes, and outcomes.
• Report deferred PM tasks immediately to the General Manager.
• Develop, maintain, and revise a formal preventive maintenance (PM) schedule for all building systems.
• Identify and report any deferred maintenance or system concerns to the General Manager.
• Create, implement, and maintain engineering SOPs and checklists for routine operations, emergency procedures, and specialized maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all engineering staff follow SOPs and checklists consistently and accurately.
• Review engineering documentation weekly to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance.

• Inspect and immediately repair any safety issues such as trip hazards, fires, and floods.
• Prepare applications for county permits.
• Ensure all required building licenses, certifications, and inspections (including elevators, emergency equipment, generator) remain current and compliant.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for after‑hours and building emergencies and be onsite promptly as required.
• Develop and execute emergency, fire, and earthquake evacuation procedures.
• Maintain and test emergency equipment on schedule.
• Ensure all staff are trained quarterly on emergency response.
• Maintain emergency supply inventory.
• Hold safety meetings per OSHA requirements.

• Schedule, supervise, and evaluate all onsite vendor work to ensure compliance with contracts, building protocols, and scope of work.
• Track, follow up on, and close out vendor work, including…