Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport - Engineer Lead

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Ready to roll up your sleeves and lead the way? Put your technical wizardry and leadership superpowers to work at the heart of our hotel! As our Lead Maintenance Engineer, you'll command daily operations, inspire your team, and guarantee our property runs like a well-oiled machine. If you love tackling challenges and making a real impact, now's your time to shineand have some fun while you're at it!

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operations Trailblazer: Step up as our maintenance crew captain! Lead the charge, hand out projects like a pro, and keep every day running smoother than a freshly oiled gearall with your winning grin.
• Maintenance Marvel: Dive fearlessly into preventative maintenance missions, answer guest calls on the double, conquer work orders, and flaunt your superhero skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and beyond!
• Safety Superhero: Keep our property safe and soundtackle every task with lightning speed, sound the alarm at the first sign of trouble, and zap away hazards before they even know what hit them.
• Team Cheerleader: Rally your engineering all-stars, juggle schedules like a circus master, and inspire your crew to be their absolute best every single shift.
• Guest Happiness Guru: Respond to guest room fixes at record speed and sprinkle every interaction with positivity, making their stay unforgettable.
• Property Adventurer: Embark on regular explorations around the groundsspruce up the place, check on lights and irrigation, and ensure our pool and spa pass every health code with flying colors. Details are your treasure!
• Admin Ace: Master the paperwork gamekeep maintenance forms flawless, engineering records spotless, and jump in to help set up special meetings and events like a true backstage superstar.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• Licensed in a trade (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.) preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Driving Record required (property specific).
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised and handle financial information and basic arithmetic.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport offers a comfortable, extended-stay work environment with spacious suites, full kitchens, and modern amenities. The hotel sits just off Military Highway between I?64 and I?264, giving team members convenient access to Norfolk International Airport, major military installations, and key corporate employers. Staff support amenities such as free Wi?Fi, outdoor grills, a 24?hour fitness center, on?site laundry, and the Candlewood Cupboard. With downtown Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and popular local attractions all within easy reach, the property provides a friendly, flexible workplace in the heart of Hampton Roads.