Chief Engineer

Pasea Hotel & Spa, 21080 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, California, United States of America Req #360
Friday, December 13, 2024

Who We Are:

Surf City U.S.A.'s hotel and spa is a modern oasis with an unrivaled sense of clean coastal style.  Set adjacent to the chic shops of Pacific City, steps from the Pacific Ocean, and a short stroll from the iconic Huntington Beach pier, Paséa Hotel & Spa is one of the most desired Orange County accommodations.  The property features 250 luxurious guest rooms with unparalleled ocean views, a Balinese inspired spa, a boutique café, as well as two pools, a hot tub, a newly renovated full-service restaurant, and rooftop lounge all with breathtaking ocean views.  At this property, you will be part of a team that values being proactive with guests and giving them a memorable experience for every stay.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Let’s Apply Today!

Company Description:

Pacific Hospitality Group provides a unique value proposition to investors and team members through our owner/operator approach. We are a family focused company committed to long-term holds that enable us to grow our business and our team members. Our vision is to enrich people’s lives by offering memorable experiences, giving back to our communities and honoring God in all that we do. We are focused on long-term value creation and sustainable growth.

Our Guiding Principles:

Integrity, Compliance, Value Creation, Principled Entrepreneurship, Customer Focus, Knowledge, Change, Humility, Respect, & Fulfillment

Job Description

What You Will Accomplish

Manages all Engineering activities to ensure smooth operation of all systems and services required to meet/exceed Company standards, provide outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Builds and manages teams effectively.

 

  1. Provides guidance and direction to ensure overall departmental success. Responsible for planning department goals and directing team members to achieve results. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include inspecting facilities for maintenance needs, interviewing, hiring, and training team members;

planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Responsible for planning department goals and directing team members to achieve results. Approves leave and time away from work within company policy.

2. Monitors day-to-day Engineering operations to ensure property is maintained to exceed guest expectations and meet or exceed property standards. Takes corrective action as needed. Prepares schedules to ensure staffing levels are optimal.

3. Develops, implements and manages the property’s maintenance program. Negotiates maintenance contracts for the property, including structure, grounds and all equipment. Ensures all local, state, and national codes and regulations are met to ensure safety, convenience, and satisfaction of guests and team members and to protect the assets and maintain property in excellent condition.

4. Ensures team members have current knowledge of proper usage of tools, chemicals and cleaning supplies by providing training and ensuring proper labeling and handling of hazardous supplies in accordance with federal, state, local and company regulations. Monitors usage of supplies.

5. Maintain safe environment throughout property for all team members and guests. Acts as the safety coordinator and ensures all emergency equipment and systems are inspected, tested and certified per standards. Provides team members with information about safe use of systems and structures.

6. Resolves customer complaints and anticipates potential problems by reviewing and monitoring complaints, operational issues, business flow and team member performance to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and quality. Notifies Management and/or Security of all unusual events, circumstances, missing items, or alleged theft.

7. Takes action to control expenses and maximize profitability within assigned areas. Assists budgeting, forecasting, inventory control, policy and procedure implementation and enforcement. Utilizes computer programs to analyze reports. Makes recommendations, decisions and takes action based on that information to maximize profitability. Ensures quality while minimizing waste or loss of supplies to maintain profitability.

8. Must wear non-slip, oil-resistant shoes. Follows all safety policies and procedures. Responds to reports of potential safety issues and proactively takes immediate action to resolve when noted. OSHA laws require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing work duties that have the potential of risk to your health or safety. Associates will be trained in the proper use and care of assigned PPE if applicable. The property provides the required PPE. Team member has responsibility to report defective, damaged or lost PPE or equipment that does not fit properly to their Manager. Maintains strict compliance with property's Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) program and familiarizes self with current MSDS.

9. Reporting to work as scheduled (on time and on regular basis) is an essential

function of the job.

 

What You Will Bring

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equivalent combination of education and experience. Vocational schooling, military training, certification and/or experience in building related trades required in one or more of the following areas: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry..
  • Five or more years related progressively responsible related hotel or building maintenance/facilities management experience with one year as Chief Engineer or Engineering Supervisor in a similar setting.
  • Ability to manage others in the department by mentoring and providing that results in staff that meets/exceeds guest expectations and provides a high level of guest satisfaction.
  • A strong working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, roofs, building finishes, mechanical operations, energy management and Preventative Maintenance Programs.
  • Ability to monitor labor as required by anticipating business activity while ensuring that positions are staffed when and as needed and labor cost objectives are met.

Great If you have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Facility Management.

 

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

Other details

  • Job Family PHG Hotels
  • Pay Type Salary
  • Min Hiring Rate $115,000.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $120,000.00
Location on Google Maps
  • Pasea Hotel & Spa, 21080 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, California, United States of America