Area Maintenance Manager

Waterford Group Llc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k

Job summary

Waterford Hotel Group is seeking an Area Maintenance Manager to oversee engineering and maintenance across three boutique properties—the Rubenstein Hotel, Hotel Mazarin, and Hotel Le Marais. The role ensures safety, full operational functionality, and compliance with brand, ownership, and regulatory standards while delivering an exceptional guest experience.

You will lead the engineering team, manage preventive maintenance programs, capital planning, and energy conservation efforts, and

Qualifications

• Five years experience as a Chief Engineer or facilities engineer in a hospitality environment.
• Extensive knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and safety operating systems.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• Pass a thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee engineering and maintenance operations across three boutique hotel properties.
• Ensure that each property is safe, fully operational, and maintained to brand, ownership, and regulatory standards.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on leadership and preventive maintenance programs.
• Oversee budgets, preventive maintenance initiatives, and energy conservation efforts, while directing and coordinating all engineering activities.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and develop engineering team members, manage third-party vendors, and ensure consistent maintenance standards across the portfolio.

Job description

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, your strengths will be appreciated, and a place where each of us can truly be ourselves. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a tight‑knit and supportive work environment, plus numerous opportunities for professional development 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 across three boutique hotel properties—The Rubenstein Hotel, Hotel Mazarin, and Hotel Le Marais. This role ensures that each property is safe, fully operational, and consistently maintained to brand, ownership, and regulatory standards while supporting an exceptional guest experience.

The Area Maintenance Manager has full accountability for the physical building structures, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and life‑safety systems, ensuring all equipment operates efficiently and in compliance with applicable codes, legally mandated safety requirements, and energy conservation standards. This position balances strategic planning with hands‑on leadership, managing daily operational needs while protecting long‑term asset value through preventive maintenance programs and capital planning.

In partnership with hotel leadership, the Area Maintenance Manager oversees budgets, preventive maintenance initiatives, and energy conservation efforts, while directing and coordinating all engineering activities across multiple locations. Additional responsibilities include training, mentoring, scheduling, and developing engineering team members, managing third‑party vendors, and ensuring consistent execution of maintenance standards across the portfolio. The ideal candidate is an organized, solutions‑oriented leader with strong technical expertise and the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑property environment.

Job Requirements

• Five years experience as a Chief Engineer or facilities engineer in a hospitality related environment.
• Extensive knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, and safety operating systems.
• Knowledge in OSHA regulations, National, State and Local building regulations and codes, equipment operations and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays.
• You must be able to pass a thorough 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 Crew – All associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crew.

For more information about Waterford Hotel Group, please visit our website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.

EOE/M/F/D/V

Source: Waterford Hotel Group