Chief Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader to oversee the hotel’s Engineering Department and drive maintenance, safety, and operational excellence across facilities and assets. You will manage a team, coordinate preventive maintenance, and partner with operations to support guest satisfaction and events.

The role requires strong leadership, preventive maintenance expertise, and a track record of managing complex building systems in a high-volume hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• 5–10 years progressive experience in engineering or facilities management; 2+ years in supervisory role.
• Proven track record managing building systems, preventive maintenance programs, and capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership, administration, and operation of the Engineering Department.
• Direct and participate in maintenance, repair, and operation of hotel facilities, guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, kitchens, laundry facilities, and grounds.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, fire-life safety, and other building systems.
• Conduct routine property inspections and identify corrective actions.
• Establish, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure timely completion of work orders, service requests, and maintenance projects.
• Respond to and resolve maintenance emergencies and operational issues.
• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise engineering team members.
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Maintain departmental records, reports, logs, permits, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate repairs, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
• Supervise contractors and vendors.
• Manage purchasing and inventory of tools, equipment, parts, supplies, and PPE.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, brand standards, and company policies.
• Promote safe work practices and enforce safety procedures.
• Serve as a key responder during equipment failures, power outages, fire alarms, and other critical incidents.
• Respond to guest and departmental maintenance requests.
• Collaborate with department leaders to support hotel operations, special events, and guest satisfaction initiatives.
• Participate in an on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Hospitality Management, or related field

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Provide overall leadership, administration, and operation of the Engineering Department
• Direct and participate in maintenance, repair, and operation of hotel facilities, guestrooms, public areas, back-of-house spaces, kitchens, laundry facilities, and grounds
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, fire-life safety, and other building systems
• Conduct routine property inspections and identify corrective actions
• Establish, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance programs
• Ensure timely completion of work orders, service requests, and maintenance projects
• Respond to and resolve maintenance emergencies and operational issues
• Lead, train, schedule, and supervise engineering team members
• Assign and monitor daily work orders, projects, and preventive maintenance tasks
• Participate in recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management
• Maintain departmental records, reports, logs, permits, and compliance documentation
• Administer the Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Coordinate repairs, renovations, and capital improvement projects
• Supervise contractors and vendors
• Manage purchasing and inventory of tools, equipment, parts, supplies, and personal protective equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, brand standards, and company policies
• Promote safe work practices and enforce safety procedures
• Serve as a key responder during equipment failures, power outages, fire alarms, and other critical incidents
• Respond to guest and departmental maintenance requests
• Collaborate with department leaders to support hotel operations, special events, and guest satisfaction initiatives
• Participate in an on-call rotation
• Perform other duties assigned by Management

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive experience in engineering or facilities management
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Prior experience in a full-service hotel or high-volume commercial property strongly preferred
• Proven track record managing building systems, preventive maintenance programs, and capital improvement projects
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and life-safety systems
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication skills with guests, team members, and vendors
• Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Working knowledge of safety standards, OSHA regulations, and risk management practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance management software systems
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations, including after-hours availability
• Detail-oriented with strong recordkeeping and documentation skills
• Availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, twist, climb, lift, push, and pull objects weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Ability to maneuver around the property and sit for prolonged periods
• Ability to operate a computer, telephone, copier, and other office equipment
• Must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance
• Must maintain required permits, licenses, certifications, and inspection records

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in engineering and facilities management, with expertise in managing building systems, preventive maintenance programs, and compliance with safety regulations. Proficient in coordinating maintenance operations and ensuring guest satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership in Engineering Management
• Preventive Maintenance Program ManagementTechnical Knowledge of HVAC Systems
• Proficiency in Maintenance Management Software
• Strong Organizational and Time Management Skills

Hard Skills

• HVAC Systems
• Electrical Systems
• Plumbing Systems
• Mechanical Systems
• Fire-Life Safety Systems
• Preventive Maintenance
• Building Systems Management
• Capital Improvement Projects
• Recordkeeping
• Safety Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making
• Team Leadership
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Required Permits
• Licenses
• Certifications

Industry Keywords

• Facilities Management
• Hospitality Management
• Safety Regulations
• OSHA Regulations
• High-Volume Commercial Property

Tools & Technologies

• Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Microsoft Office Suite