Chief Engineer

Socket.dev; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K match

Early pay access

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career growth

Theme park discounts

Supplemental Insurance

Job summary

The Marquesa Hotel is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the property's engineering and maintenance operations, ensuring life-safety systems and guest comfort are maintained with minimal disruption.

You will direct HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and general building systems, while managing capital projects, budgeting, and vendor relationships to sustain top-tier facilities and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in facilities maintenance or engineering, preferably hospitality.
• Minimum 3 years in engineering/facilities leadership.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and building systems.
• Project management and renovation experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Engineering team, including hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and performance.
• Manage maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, kitchen and laundry equipment, and general building systems.
• Develop, implement, and track preventative maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, and hotel equipment.
• Ensure maintenance requests and repairs are completed promptly, accurately, and to hotel standards.
• Oversee capital projects, renovations, contractors, and vendors while monitoring project timelines, quality, and budgets.
• Manage departmental purchasing, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and expenses.
• Ensure emergency and life-safety equipment and systems are properly inspected, tested, maintained, and certified.
• Conduct property and fire-safety inspections and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Participate in monthly HAT meetings, safety walks, incident investigations, and property loss prevention efforts.
• Partner with the General Manager and hotel leadership on short- and long-term property maintenance and improvement plans.
• Respond to engineering-related guest concerns professionally and support timely resolution of property or safety-related issues.
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Engineering leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Boiler operations

Project management

Safety compliance

Multitasking

Job description

Description

OUR CULTURE Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine, and we like to have fun.

The Marquesa Hotel is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the property’s engineering and maintenance operations. This position is responsible for maintaining the hotel’s facilities, equipment, and life-safety systems while ensuring repairs and preventative maintenance are completed promptly and with minimal impact on the guest experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and oversee the Engineering team, including hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and performance.
• Manage the maintenance and repair of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, kitchen and laundry equipment, and general building systems.
• Develop, implement, and track preventative maintenance programs for guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, and hotel equipment.
• Ensure maintenance requests and repairs are completed promptly, accurately, and to hotel standards.
• Oversee capital projects, renovations, contractors, and vendors while monitoring project timelines, quality, and budgets.
• Manage departmental purchasing, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and expenses.
• Ensure emergency and life-safety equipment and systems are properly inspected, tested, maintained, and certified.
• Conduct property and fire-safety inspections and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Participate in monthly HAT meetings, safety walks, incident investigations, and property loss prevention efforts.
• Partner with the General Manager and hotel leadership on short- and long-term property maintenance and improvement plans.
• Respond to engineering-related guest concerns professionally and support timely resolution of property or safety-related issues.
• Additional duties as assigned

We’ve got you covered…

• Health Benefits Package-Medical/Dental/Vision/Employee Assistance Program offering support when you need it most
• Supplemental benefits to select such as Short-Term disability, Life Insurance, AD&D and Pet Insurance
• 401K plan with matching
• On demand pay- your pay before payday
• Paid Holidays/Personal/Vacation/Sick time
• Team Member/Family/Friend home and restaurant discounts within Noble House Hotels & Resorts (nationwide)
• Career growth opportunities and Recognition Programs
• Nationwide team member discount program for theme parks (including Disney, Six Flags, Universal Studios, and more!) discounted MLB, NHL, NFL, concert tickets, and much more.
• Certain benefits apply only to full time employment status and introductory eligibility period applies

Sounds like you?

We look forward to reviewing your application and resume. At The Marquesa Hotel, we look for team members with a high amount of integrity with a positive and flexible mindset. Our properties are not a one-size-fits-all and neither are our people.

At The Marquesa Hotel, we take pride in supporting our initiatives towards Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility. We have established a hotel committee to bring together a variety of thoughts, perspectives, and expressions – and we would love for you to share yours with the team!

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5–10 years of facilities maintenance or engineering experience, preferably in hospitality or property management.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering/facilities management or leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, boiler operations, and general building maintenance.
• Project management and renovation experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly bend, squat, and perform physical maintenance-related activities.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to work extended or flexible hours as business and emergency needs require.