Chief Engineer

Premier; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier in Frisco, Texas, is seeking an on-site Maintenance Engineering professional to lead hotel engineering operations. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and collaboration with the management team.

Responsibilities include walkthroughs, maintaining HVAC/electrical/plumbing systems, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality guest experiences. Flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel engineering experience required.
• Read and interpret drawings/diagrams/blueprints.
• Strong business communication skills, verbal and written.
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to lift 10–25 pounds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hotel is in great working order and meets operational standards.
• Conduct walk-throughs and assess maintenance of hotel structures and systems.
• Manage Preventive Maintenance Program for rooms and public areas and keep records updated.
• Collaborate with hotel management team and General Manager.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach, and counsel associates and managers.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Building construction

Blueprint reading

Education

Vocational training

Associate degree

Certification

Job description

#26-3215

Frisco, Texas, USA

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-time

Job Description

What you will be doing

• Making sure the hotel is in great working order! Works to meet all operational standards related to the Engineering Department.
• Conduct walk-throughs and assessment of maintenance and operation of the hotel structure, systems and equipment.
• Responsible for Rooms and Public Area Preventive Maintenance Program and consistently keep updated records.
• Works with all hotel management team and property General Manager.
• Hire, train, supervise, coach and counsel associates, including managers.
• Ensure grounds are maintained in order to provide great arrival experience.
• Implement hotel's safety and emergency policies and procedures (i.e. evacuations, first aid, etc.) including removal of all safety hazards, following company's OSHA Hazcom program and safe lifting techniques.

Requirements

What we are looking for

• Previous hotel engineering experience required, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, commercial kitchen and general building construction
• Vocational training, associate's degree, certification and/or apprenticeship in one or more area; state certification or licensure where required
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, diagrams and blue prints. Read and understand test equipment and measuring devices
• Strong business communication skills verbal and written
• Flexible to work varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!
• Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)
• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
• Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
• Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
• Ability to lift and/or move 10-25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
• Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
• Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.