Chief Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Be the Leader Who Keeps Our Hotel Running at Its Best!

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives on keeping buildings, systems, and equipment in top condition? Do you take pride in creating safe, comfortable, and efficient environments for guests and staff? If you enjoy leading a team, managing projects, and making a visible impact every day, we want you as our next Chief Engineer!

• Lead a skilled maintenance team and mentor staff while driving operational excellence
• Oversee the care of all hotel systems, equipment, and guest areas
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Make a measurable impact on guest experience and the hotel’s success

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct walk-throughs and visually assess the hotel’s physical structure, mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems, pool, whirlpool, and related equipment
• Assign, supervise, and verify completion of maintenance, repair, and renovation projects across guest areas, public spaces, back-of-house areas, and grounds
• Hire, train, and manage department staff, including coaching and performance management
• Ensure compliance with corporate purchasing policies, budgets, and contractor schedules
• Maintain preventive maintenance and energy management programs, providing training to other departments on safe and efficient equipment use
• Keep accurate reports, correspondence, and documentation for all departmental activities
• Maintain inventory, tools, and equipment in an organized and accessible manner
• Be immediately available for emergencies, including power failures, floods, fires, or other critical situations
• Coordinate special projects, guest requests, and event-related modifications as needed
  Who You Are
• Experienced, resourceful, and hands-on leader with knowledge of building systems, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC operations
• Reliable, professional, and flexible to work varying schedules and holidays
• Physically capable of standing/walking for long periods, lifting up to 100 pounds, and working in confined or awkward spaces
• Safety-minded and committed to maintaining compliance with all hotel rules and regulations
• Able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and extreme temperatures