Chief Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the engineering and maintenance department.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for hotel equipment and facilities.
• Supervise, train, and schedule maintenance technicians and engineering staff.
• Ensure the proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire safety, and building systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house facilities.
• Coordinate repairs, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and hotel policies.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations and minimize operational disruptions.
• Manage departmental budgets, inventory, vendor relationships, and contractor services.
• Support guest satisfaction by ensuring facilities remain safe, comfortable, and well-maintained.
• Willing to be "on-call" and must respond to any calls within 30 minutes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or engineering-related degree preferred.
• Several years of hotel engineering, facilities management, or maintenance experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life-safety systems.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs.