CHIEF ENGINEER

F&M FT WALTON LEASING LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

F&M FT WALTON LEASING LLC in Austin seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and engineering team, ensuring safe, efficient operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems. You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, budgeting, and vendor relations while guiding a team of professionals to maintain a premium guest experience.

You will inspect properties, manage priorities, and stay compliant with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Organized, dependable, and safety focused.
• Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Comfortable working hands on and managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to lift, move, climb, and work with tools and equipment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team.
• Oversee daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensure proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Manage department budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and regulatory standards.
• Support maintenance team with troubleshooting and project work.
• Respond quickly to urgent issues and guest impact situations.
• Coordinate effectively with hotel leadership and all departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering shop and work areas.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical work

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Safety

Budgeting

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Team building

Job description

You are a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well‑operated hotel. You understand building systems, lead by example, and take pride in creating a reliable, well-maintained environment for guests and staff. If you enjoy solving problems, guiding a team, and overseeing operations, keep reading.The RoleAs the Chief Engineer, you lead the maintenance department and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards are met while supervising a team of maintenance professionals.What You Will Be Doing• Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team• Oversee daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules• Ensure proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance needs• Manage department budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and regulatory standards• Support maintenance team with troubleshooting and project work• Respond quickly to urgent issues and guest impact situations• Coordinate effectively with hotel leadership and all departments• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering shop and work areasWhy You Will Love It Here• Leadership role with daily operational impact• A supportive team environment• Opportunities to grow your technical and management skills• A role where you directly influence guest satisfaction and hotel performanceReady to Join the TeamIf you are ready to lead the engineering department and ensure a safe, well maintained hotel environment, we would love to meet you.Apply now.EOEWhat Makes You You• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems• Organized, dependable, and safety focused• Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving• Comfortable working hands on and managing multiple priorities• Ability to lift, move, climb, and work with tools and equipment• Strong communication and teamwork skills• Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends