Assistant Chief Engineer in Carson, California at Doubletree Hilton Carson

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

REPORTS TO: CHIEF ENGINEER

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

PREPARED BY: HUMAN RESOURCES

EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/16/26

SUMMARY:

Assist. Chief Engineer must be able to provide all functions of Engineer 1 & 2 positions, trouble shoot, oversee engineering staff and complete daily routines.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedule and assign all engineers with daily room preventative maintenance service as needed.
• Keep a daily log of PM accomplishments and schedule accordingly.
• Place guest rooms Out of Order with assistance and approval of Director of Housekeeping and Front Office Manager.
• PM Service and trouble shooting of mechanical, HVAC, carts and vehicles.
• Assist, plans and oversee major projects as requested.
• Acts as Chief Engineer in the absence of Chief Engineer.
• Assists all departments with service needs.
• Required to write notes to other staff members and make log book entries.

· Support safe work habits and a safe working environment at all times.

· Other duties and jobs may be assigned as needed by Chief Engineer and/or GM.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4 years’ experience in the hotel maintenance field preferred.
• Must have a proven skill set above an Engineer 1 & 2.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized and non-standardized situations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals.
• Should have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have a desire for learning and personal growth.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must provide valid document(s) to work in the US.
• Must meet legal age requirements for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Be available to work weekends, holidays, and during emergencies. This availability is crucial to ensure that our operations run smoothly and without interruption during critical times.

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equal to a GED.

The certifications required for the position include:
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- HVAC Certification
- Plumbing Certification

- Electrical Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met successfully to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must speak and communicate in English.
• Must be able to clearly communicate with guests, management and coworkers.

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES:

• Valid California Driver License is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
At times, the work will be performed in dirty, dusty, dark, wet, damp or unpleasant conditions. There will be times when the employee is required to work in supervised hazardous situations requiring utmost attention to their surroundings. The work environment ranges from winter time low degrees to summer time high degrees. While performing these duties the employee may be exposed to outdoor and inclement weather conditions. A large portion of the position duties will be performed outdoors.

GROOMING & UNIFORM:

Employee must wear uniform at all times during scheduled hours. Uniforms are the property of the hotel. Uniforms that have been tampered or destroyed will be the responsibility of the employee and disciplinary action will apply.

• Hair must be clean and kept at a reasonable length.
• No extreme dying or bleaching of hair is permitted.
• Fingernails must be clean and well-trimmed at all times.
• Antiperspirant or deodorant must be worn.
• Any self-inflicted marking (tattoo) on the body cannot be observed by the public.
• Cologne or perfume may be worn at a minimum.
• Nametags must always be worn, unless your department has a specific policy to the contrary.

See Employee Handbook for detailed policies.