Assistant Chief Engineer, USC Hotel

We are seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer, USC Hotel to join our rapidly growing team.

Position Overview:

The Assistant Chief Engineer supports the Chief Engineer in the daily operation and maintenance of the hotel’s physical infrastructure. This role ensures that all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems are functioning efficiently, safely, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards. The Assistant Chief Engineer will lead and supervise the engineering team, perform routine inspections, and assist with preventive maintenance programs. This position plays a key role in maintaining a comfortable, safe, and well-functioning environment for guests and staff.

The Accountabilities:

• Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the engineering department, coordinating the repair and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems. Ensure prompt response to all service requests, including urgent or emergency situations.

• Support the supervision, scheduling, and ongoing training of the engineering team, ensuring all staff follow hotel policies, safety regulations, and operational procedures. Participate in hiring and recruiting efforts, as well as performance management and team development.

• Participate in the Manager on Duty (MOD) program, including responding to urgent guest or operational issues, and being available to come on-site during emergencies such as power outages, major plumbing leaks, or equipment failures to support operational continuity.

• Utilize the hotel’s preventive maintenance system to schedule, execute, and track routine maintenance tasks, ensuring the longevity and efficiency of all hotel equipment and infrastructure. Maintain detailed and accurate logs of all completed work.

• Create and manage purchase orders (POs), track expenses, and ensure appropriate use of department funds. Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and materials, ensuring stock levels are appropriate and items are stored and used in compliance with safety standards.

• Ensure the engineering department remains compliant with all local, state, and federal safety codes and building regulations. Conduct routine safety inspections and assist in the development and execution of emergency preparedness plans.

• Collaborate closely with other departments to resolve guest issues promptly and maintain a high standard of service. Provide technical support for capital improvement projects and liaise with vendors and contractors under the direction of the Chief Engineer.

• Supervises unit employees and/or student workers in the absence of Facilities Manager. Schedules, assigns and prioritizes workloads. Sets appropriate deadlines and ensures timely completion of unit's work.

• Assists with coordination of facilities operations, maintenance, construction, and renovation projects with university departments and/or outside contractors and vendors. Compiles data for cost allocation and creates status/project reports, as requested by senior management.

• Monitors and analyzes facilities expenses. Assists with developing facilities cost projections, as required.

• Collaborates with Facilities Manager to prepare long and short range plans for the use of facilities. Maintains analysis of space and equipment requirements and allocates usage based on departmental priorities.

• Conducts safety inspections, determining whether conditions are safe and any remedial actions required to allow work to continue. Ensures compliance with health and safety, environment and risk management policies and procedures in conjunction with the Facilities Manager. Provides health and safety equipment, as needed.

• Develops and implements deferred maintenance and preventative maintenance programs. Inspects equipment and coordinates required repairs and/or purchases.

• Coordinates energy management programs to achieve reduction of associated costs.

• Develops and implements security related procedures such as office opening and closing routines, recognition of duress signals and key controls. Coordinates security activities with university Public Safety Department. Promotes and maintains standards for security conscious awareness and behavior. Maintains knowledge of university's crime prevention and suppression programs and services. Ensures dissemination of security related information to staff.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Related undergraduate study. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in hotel engineering, facilities maintenance, or a related field, including supervisory experience.

• Expertise:

  • Coursework and/or experience in business administration.

  • Demonstrated supervisory experience in facilities management that includes time management and application of problem-solving skills.

• In addition, the successful candidate must also demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

Additional Information:

• No set schedule.

• May be required to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays.

• Must have full availability to support the needs of the business.

The Trojan Family Rewards:

We pride ourselves in creating the BEST USC EXPERIENCE, and that begins with our employees! We offer a wide variety of benefits and programs that support our staff and their families. For more information, please visit https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/.

This support advocates work-life balance and employee well-being. As members of the Trojan family, employees are connected by the traditions and history that make us proud to be Trojans!

The work culture thrives on mutual respect, trust and synergy amongst all of its members.

USC has great minds that transform the world with their talents and research. Will you be one? Join us!

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The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $85,000.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

Minimum Education: Related undergraduate study. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in hotel engineering, facilities maintenance, or a related field, including supervisory experience. Minimum Field of Expertise: Coursework and/or experience in business administration. Demonstrated supervisory experience in facilities management that includes time management and application of problem-solving skills.