Maintenance Technician at Quality Inn Bluefield WV

Chief Engineer

At Quality Inn & Conference Center in Bluefield, WV, we are committed to revitalizing and enhancing our property while delivering an exceptional experience for our guests. We are seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer who takes pride in their work and is ready to take ownership of the hotel's maintenance, appearance, and overall functionality. This role is critical to improving the condition of the property, addressing ongoing maintenance needs, and ensuring our guests and team members enjoy a safe, comfortable, and well-maintained environment every day.

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the overall maintenance, safety, and functionality of the hotel. This role leads all engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring the property is well-maintained, guest-ready, and compliant with brand standards.

Key responsibilities include overseeing all aspects of hotel maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance programs; leading and managing the engineering/maintenance team (if applicable); ensuring the building, guest rooms, and public areas are in excellent condition; maintaining all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; developing and executing preventative maintenance schedules; responding to and resolving maintenance requests in a timely manner; managing vendor relationships and coordinating contracted services; maintaining compliance with safety regulations, fire codes, and brand standards; tracking maintenance expenses and operating within budget guidelines; and assisting with property improvement plans (PIPs) and capital projects as needed.

Qualifications include previous hotel maintenance or Chief Engineer experience preferred, strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems, ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently, leadership experience and ability to manage a team, strong organizational and time management skills, ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks as needed, on-call availability for emergencies, and reliable transportation and strong attendance.

What we're looking for includes someone who takes full ownership of the property: no shortcuts; a problem-solver who can diagnose and fix issues quickly; a leader who holds themselves and others accountable; detail-oriented with a preventative mindset (not just reactive); and someone who understands that maintenance impacts guest experience directly.

Why join us includes competitive salary, opportunity to lead engineering for a brand-new hotel, growth opportunities within our hotel portfolio of over 50 properties, and be part of building something from the ground up.