Chief Engineer

The Chief Engineer oversees maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of all hotel facilities, ensuring a seamless, high‑end guest experience. This role manages engineering staff, maintains luxury standards, and ensures all systems function at optimal levels. Facilities & Maintenance Management Oversee daily operations of all engineering and maintenance functions. Ensure all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life safety systems are operating efficiently. Implement preventive maintenance programs to maintain luxury property standards. Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and renovations with minimal disruption to guests. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate engineering staff. Develop work schedules and assign responsibilities. Foster a culture of excellence, safety, and accountability. Guest Experience & Quality Standards Ensure all guest rooms, public areas, and back‑of‑house facilities meet luxury standards. Respond promptly to guest maintenance concerns and VIP requests. Work closely with housekeeping and front office teams. Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Maintain fire, life safety, and emergency systems. Conduct regular safety inspections and drills. Manage risk and ensure proper documentation of incidents. Budgeting & Cost Control Prepare and manage the engineering department budget. Monitor energy consumption and implement sustainability initiatives. Control expenses while maintaining luxury service standards. Manage contracts with external vendors and service providers. Oversee capital improvement projects and renovations. Ensure quality, timelines, and budget adherence. Develop, recommend, implement and manage the department’s budget capital expenditure plan. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (preferred). 5–10+ years of engineering or facilities management experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role in hospitality or luxury hotels. Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boilers etc.). Experience with property management and maintenance systems. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Working Conditions Full‑time position with on‑call availability for emergencies. May require evenings, weekends, and holidays. Physical activity including walking, lifting, and inspecting equipment areas. Physical Demands Ability to communicate with management and staff. Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying of weights up to 25 lbs. and occasionally greater, for all hotel equipment and machinery. 50–75% of job function. Frequent bending and/or kneeling throughout the day for repairs and maintenance of hotel property, equipment and machinery. 50% of job function. Mobility – throughout the hotel, all floors, varying heights and distances. Use of ladders and lifts required at times. Generally 75–80% of job function. Continuous standing required in varying degrees throughout the day. Driving – limited driving on an occasional basis for supplies, equipment, etc. Generally within 20 miles. Work inside 95% of week; outside 5% of week. Abnormal temperatures – walk‑in freezers- below 32 degrees, 1% of the time. Benefits Paid time – off. 401K with company match up to 2%. Free shift‑meal prepared by our in‑house culinary experts. Medical, Dental, Vision, insurance effective on the first day of the month after your hire date. #J-18808-Ljbffr Daxton Hotel