Area Maintenance Manager

Come Join the Waterford Hotel Group Team!

At Waterford Hotel Group, we pride ourselves on cultivating a workplace that feels like home and brings out the best in you each and every day. We celebrate your successes, value your unique strengths, and foster an environment where everyone can truly be themselves. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a supportive team culture, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Come for a JOB, stay for a CAREER.

Job Description

The Area Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all engineering and maintenance operations for Chateau Hotel and Hotel Royal, two distinctive boutique hotels located in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter. This role ensures both properties remain safe, well-maintained, and fully operational while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

The Area Maintenance Manager has full accountability for the physical buildings, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and life-safety systems, ensuring all equipment operates efficiently and in compliance with brand standards, ownership expectations, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position balances strategic planning with hands-on leadership, protecting the long-term value of each asset through preventive maintenance programs, capital planning, and timely repairs.

Working closely with hotel leadership, the Area Maintenance Manager oversees engineering budgets, preventive maintenance initiatives, vendor relationships, and energy conservation efforts while directing the day-to-day engineering operations across both hotels. Additional responsibilities include training, mentoring, scheduling, and developing engineering team members, ensuring consistent maintenance standards, and responding quickly to operational needs in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, solutions-oriented leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects while maintaining a positive guest experience.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Chief Engineer or Facilities Engineer in a hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, mechanical, and life-safety systems.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, federal, state, and local building codes, equipment operations, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Experience managing multiple properties or complex hotel operations is preferred.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate engineering teams.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and emergency situations as needed.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check.

Benefits

WATERFORD HEALTH AND WELLNESS  

Health Insurance is available on the first of the month after hire!

We value the health and wellness of you and your family.  Full time associates can enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage and part-time associates averaging 17.5 hours a week can enroll in dental and vision coverage.  Everyone’s needs are different and there is something for everyone with numerous supplemental insurances to choose from.

We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge.  

Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment.  We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates.  If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date!

EXCITING EXTRAS 

On Demand Pay - Why wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it 24/7.

Pet Insurance - We cover the whole family, and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.

401k Plan - Nobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.

Hotel Discounts - It’s one of the biggest industry perks.

Shoes for Crews - All associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crews.

For more information, please visit our website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com. 

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