Hotel Engineer / Maintenance Director | Philadelphia PA

Job Description

Job Description

Hotel Chief Engineer Salary to 85,000 K

Philadelphia

About Us

Our company portfolio includes 15+ select-service and full-service hotels across the Greater Philadelphia region, including brands such as Marriott, Hilton, and IHG. We believe great guest experiences start with safe, efficient, well-maintained buildings.

Role Summary

The Hotel Chief Engineer leads the technical, capital, and compliance strategy for our Philadelphia property. As a Chief Engineer you will standardize preventive maintenance, manage CAPEX projects, and protect asset value while driving energy and labor efficiency. This is a hands-on leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor unit level mechanics. Conduct quarterly site audits with Regional Chief Engineer and performance reviews.

Capital Planning: Develop and execute annual CAPEX plan. Manage renovations, equipment replacements, and brand PIPs from scope to close-out.

Preventive Maintenance: Implement and monitor HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, pools, and building envelope. Target 95%+ compliance.

Budget & NOI Impact: Own the R&M budget for hotel property. Identify utility savings, vendor consolidations, and labor efficiencies.

Compliance & Safety: Ensure hotel passes city inspections, brand QA, OSHA, and life safety audits. Lead response for fire system, elevator, and emergency events.

Emergency Response: 24/7 escalation point for major building failures, weather events, or outages at hotel property.

Qualifications

Required: 5 years as a Chief Engineer in hotels. Strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life safety background.

Preferred: Universal EPA 608, CPO, Boiler License, or PE. Experience with Marriott, Hilton, IHG systems and brand standards.

Skills: Proficient in HotSOS, WinTrack, MS Project, Excel. Able to read blueprints, specs, and MEP drawings. Budget and CAPEX management.

Valid driver’s license, clean driving record. Must live in Greater Philadelphia area.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $65,000-85,000K depending on experience and portfolio size

Bonus: Up to 15% based on portfolio performance, energy savings, and project delivery

Perks: Phone, laptop, medical/dental/vision, 401k with match, PTO, comp stays at portfolio hotels and brand discounts

SUPERVISES:  

Maintenance Technician

SUPERVISOR:  

Regional Chief Engineer

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.


Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.


With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.


At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.\r\n \r\nOur professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.\r\n \r\nWith more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.\r\n \r\nAt Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.