Engineer III
Full-Time

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Hilton Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa, CA


Posted October 13, 2026

Are you an experienced engineer with technical skills and a passion for leadership? Join our team at Hilton Costa Mesa and play a key role in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and exceptional guest experience. We’re looking for a team player with hotel engineering experience and knowledge of HVAC, el

Compensation: Up to $27.70

CoreResponsibilities:

  • Accurately manage and monitor the Synergy system, including responding to and tracking service calls.
  • Properly manage, maintain, and account for all tools, equipment, and machinery.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on an on-going basis for guest room and major mechanical equipment.
  • Respond to all service calls within half hour from time call is received.
  • Determine defects, trouble-shoot malfunctions, take immediate necessary corrective action if guest related/top priority or scheduled for completion within 2 days and record
     same on the departmental work order form.
  • Follow specific departmental procedures in efficiently performing repair, maintenance, alteration and installation work.
  • Comply with the latest local, county, state and federal governmental codes, laws and requirements.
  • Coordinate with other department personnel such as electrician, carpenter, painter and night engineer in completing service, replacement, alteration and new installation work.
  • Assist in training mechanical level and new department associates on equipment and daily function of the hotel.
  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems on an on-going basis.
  • Efficiently maintain pools, filters and pumps on a daily basis.
  • Efficiently adjust televisions and program boxes.
  • Carefully and efficiently paint, stain or repair interior and exterior finishes.
  • Change light bulbs and ballasts as soon as reported or noticed.
  • Record daily, weekly and monthly temperature and pressure readings.
  •  Efficiently and accurately install and repair carpets, ensuring all safety hazards are attended to immediately.
  • Be familiar with and maintain all fire safety equipment operations and implement emergency procedures when required.
  • Respond to any HVAC calls or room calls as a priority.
  • Produce accurate logs, charts and preventive maintenance forms.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
  • Vocational training, associate’s degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
  • Understand and efficiently maintain and operate advanced electrical, plumbing, refrigeration and boiler systems.
  • Read and understand blueprints, schematic drawings and technical parts breakdown.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written
  • High work ethic and self-initiative
  • Strong computer skills in Microsoft Suite
  • Regular attendance according to established guidelines.
  • Previous supervisory experience required.
  • May be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the property.
  • Must possess basic computational ability.

Physical Requirements:

  • Stand, sit and walk for varying lengths of time.
  • Safely climb ladders and stairs.
  • Lift approximately fifty (50) pounds.
  • Push approximately one hundred (100) pounds.
  • Work in a hot or cold environment.
  • Efficiently and safely operate machinery and equipment such as key cutter, drill press radial arm saw, drills, grinders, etc.
  • Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, pulling, pushing, listening and hearing ability and visual ability.
  • Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, multi-line tone phone, filing cabinets, photocopiers and other office
    equipment as needed.

Hilton Costa Mesa


At the heart of the I-405/Routes 73/55 intersection, we’re five minutes from John Wayne Airport and restaurants via the Camp. Our hotel is two miles from Orange County Fairgrounds. The Irvine Business District is a seven-minute drive away. Enjoy access to our fitness center and outdoor pool.

Address 3050 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Property Type Hotel
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