Chief Engineer at WINDSOR CAPITAL GROUP – Lompoc, California

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 such success. We are recognized as a strong partner with warm-hearted hospitality staff nationwide. Windsor Hospitality is looking for their newest Chief Engineer!

About this Location:

This position is located at the Embassy Suites in Lompoc, CA. Ideally situated within walking distance of Lompoc restaurants, Embassy Suites by Hilton Lompoc Central Coast offers guests a relaxing stay in a variety of comfortable room styles. The charming hotel is within three miles of Sta. Rita Hills Wine Center and the Wine Ghetto, and just a short drive to the Lompoc Flower Fields and Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Why do we need you?

The hotel Chief Engineer is responsible for the entire facilities operations including all Fire Life Safety system testing and maintenance, mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment preventive maintenance and repairs. The Chief Engineer implements necessary plans to meet and exceed brand standards for guest room preventive maintenance. The Chief Engineer works closely with the General Manager and corporate partners on the hotel capital expense projects. The Chief Engineer is responsible for ensuring hotel employees and guests have a safe and well maintained hotel property. The Chief Engineer ensures the hotel takes all necessary steps to avoid operational disruption that could have negative financial impacts.

What you will do:

1. Supervises, develops, and maintains an ongoing preventive maintenance operation for the hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, hotel guest and meeting rooms, A/H units, ice machines, swimming pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.
2. Ensures all projects are completed according to specifications and are completed on time.
3. Works closely with all department heads including Housekeeper and Front Desk Manager to ensure coordination of activities.
4. Establishes a training program for the engineering department to ensure base knowledge of the hotel main systems including first responder activities, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing shut offs.
5. Partners with Human Resources and Security vendors to implement the First Responder program and hotel safety initiatives.
6. Meets with 3rd party vendors such as general contractors, trades service people, architects and designers to develop project scopes. Participates in the capital expense budget planning, scheduling and closeouts. Partners with corporate for capital expense approvals and project execution.
7. Performs work within departmental expense plans.
8. Studies work schedules and estimates worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
9. Interprets specifications, job orders, and company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
10. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules, recommends measures to improve production.
11. Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to meet and exceed standards.
12. Required to be always in uniform when working on the property, including wearing a name identification badge.
13. Recommends or initiates personnel actions, such as training, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
14. Maintains time and production records.
15. May estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
16. May set up machines and equipment.
17. Supports and adheres to the core values, the mission statement, service fundamentals, and guest service philosophy as defined by the company.
18. Consistently measures progress on all activities and makes adjustments to processes including holding staff and vendors accountable for commitments.
19. All other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.

Skills and abilities you bring:

• Understand the technologies required in the work you are directing.
• Plan and direct the work of others, either directly or through lower-level supervisors.
• Understand the government regulations covering business operations.
• Work with a variety of situations.
• Solve problems using facts and personal judgment.
• React quickly in emergency situations and make decisions that may involve a great amount of money or the safety of others.
• Work with different kinds of people.

What we offer:

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 in our diverse and inclusive environment.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
  If eligible, enjoy access to quality healthcare plans to stay healthy and protected.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  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 time to relax, recharge, and explore life outside of work.
• Paid Sick Leave
  Supportive sick time policy to care for your health when you need it.
• Exclusive Employee Hotel Discounts. Take advantage of special rates for hotels in our brand portfolio - with team member stays starting as low as $40 per night, plus special rates for family and friends.
• Enjoy complimentary On-Shift Meals (participating hotels)
  Enjoy a free, delicious meal provided by the hotel during each scheduled shift.
• Recognition & Rewards Program
  Our team members are regularly acknowledged through performance awards, milestone celebrations, and incentive programs that recognize excellence and dedication.

Schedule & Hours:

This role is classified as an exempt salaried position.

Windsor Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Windsor Hospitality does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.