General Engineering/HVAC

Area Chief EngineerAt Opal Hotels Group, we believe great hotels are built by great people. We're seeking an experienced, hands-on Area Chief Engineer to lead maintenance and engineering operations across three hotel properties that includes TownePlace Suites Kernersville, Hampton Inn Charlotte Airport and TownePlace Suites Mooresville. If you enjoy solving problems, developing teams, and keeping facilities safe, efficient, and guest-ready, we'd love to meet you.About the RoleThis full-time, multi-property position requires regular travel between three hotels. This is an active, hands-on role that combines direct repairs and inspections with team leadership and facility planning.What You'll DoLead, coach, and support engineering and maintenance teams across three hotel properties.Personally troubleshoot and perform repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, carpentry, and building systems.Inspect properties regularly, prioritize work orders, and maintain safe, attractive, guest-ready facilities.Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs for major equipment and building systems.Ensure compliance with applicable building, fire, health, OSHA, and life-safety requirements.Coordinate vendors, review estimates and completed work, and support engineering budgets and capital projects.Maintain maintenance records, communicate facility needs, and respond to urgent issues as needed.What We're Looking For4–5+ years of hands-on hotel engineering, facilities maintenance, or related trade experience, including supervisory experience.Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, boilers, and general building repairs.Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel between properties approximately 25–50% of the work week.Ability to work a flexible schedule and respond to maintenance emergencies, including evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.Hotel brand experience, relevant trade certifications, CPO certification, and maintenance software experience preferred.You'll work closely with hotel leadership and an experienced corporate team while making a visible impact on property performance, safety, and guest satisfaction.Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance401(k) with company-sponsored retirement benefitsPaid time off and paid holidaysLife insurance and bereavement leaveFriends & Family hotel discountsVacation reimbursement programCareer growth and advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality organizationAt Opal Hotels Group, you'll join a team that values integrity, accountability, collaboration, and hospitality excellence. Performance StandardsPerformance shall be measured by:Property maintenance standards and preventive maintenance completionSafety, life-safety, and regulatory complianceTimely resolution of work orders and guest-impacting maintenance issuesEngineering cost control, project execution, and team performanceThe statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed.