Chief Engineer

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

$90K — $95K *
Hospitality & Recreation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Hands-on leadership style with approximately 80% fieldwork involvement
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills for effective scheduling and communication
  • Extensive technical knowledge in HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical systems
  • Proactive and solutions-focused mindset aimed at enhancing guest experience
  • Minimum 8 years of building maintenance experience with team leadership in hotel/resort settings

Responsibilities

  • Lead ongoing Preventive Maintenance programs to ensure top-notch facility standards
  • Recruit, train, and develop a diverse engineering team for optimal performance
  • Support the resort's Green Initiative with innovative environmental strategies
  • Enhance property condition, safety, and guest experience through teamwork
  • Create a positive workplace culture that balances professionalism and enjoyment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health Benefits Package including Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Supplemental benefits options such as Short-term Disability and Pet Insurance
  • 401K Plan with Employer Match
  • Cell phone allowance and onsite complimentary parking
  • Free meals in the employee dining room
  • Discounts on hotel and restaurant services for team members and their families
  • Career advancement opportunities within the company
Full Job Description
As Chief Engineer, you will work closely with our Director of Engineering to drive positive change, elevate standards, and make a meaningful impact across our 18-acre resort. You will lead a skilled engineering team while playing an active, hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing the property. This is an outstanding opportunity for a hospitality engineering leader looking to grow their career at a dynamic, resort.

KEY Responsibilities:
  • Lead and execute proactive Preventive Maintenance programs while responding efficiently to guest, member, and employee service needs.
  • Recruit, train, develop, and motivate a diverse engineering team, including HVAC technicians, plumbers, electricians, painters, and general maintenance professionals.
  • Actively support and advance the resort's Green Initiative, identifying innovative strategies to reduce environmental impact.
  • Elevate overall property condition, safety, and guest experience through attention to detail and team collaboration.
  • Foster a positive, high-energy work environment that balances professionalism with fun.

YOU:

To Thrive in this role, you will bring:
  • A hands-on leadership style-expect to spend approximately 80% of your time working alongside your team in the field.
  • Strong organizational and administrative skills, dedicating about 20% of your time to scheduling, purchasing, work orders, and communication.
  • Extensive technical knowledge across HVAC/R, plumbing, and electrical systems.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a genuine passion for creating exceptional guest experiences.

The Offer:

Our Team Members are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. San Diego Mission Bay Resort is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support team members and their families. This role is bonus eligible, with a potential annual incentive payout of 0%-33% of base compensation, subject to plan terms and performance criteria. This position is: $90,000-$95,000 annually.
  • A comprehensive Health Benefits Package to include Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Supplemental benefits to select from such as Short-term Disability, Life Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance
  • 401K Plan with Employer Match
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Onsite Complimentary Parking
  • Free Meals in EDR
  • Team Member/Family/Friend hotel and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts
  • Career growth opportunities within Noble House Hotels and Resorts and recognition programs.

Requirements

  • A minimum of 8 year building maintenance experience.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Prior experience leading teams in a multi-faceted hotel or resort operation is required.
  • Experience in a union environment is highly desirable.


Salary Description

$90,000-$95,000 Annually

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