Chief Engineer

HVMG; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PayActive wage access

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) with match

Discounts on hotel services

Job summary

HVMG seeks a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance and engineering operations of our Lexington property, ensuring all systems run safely and efficiently. You will manage a team, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure compliance with safety and brand standards.

A strong technical background and guest-ready focus are essential. Responsibilities include directing maintenance staff, coordinating repairs and upgrades, and reporting to the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Experience as Chief Engineer or in a similar role is preferred.
• A college degree or two years of hotel experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and engineering operations for the property.
• Manage maintenance staff and preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and brand standards.
• Report to the General Manager.
• Support career growth opportunities across the hotel’s portfolio.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

College degree

Hotel experience

Experience in this position

Job description

Chief Engineer

As Chief Engineer, you’ll lead the maintenance and engineering operations of the property, ensuring all building systems, equipment, and facilities operate safely and efficiently. You’ll manage a team, oversee preventative maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with safety and brand standards. This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader with strong technical expertise and a commitment to maintaining a well‑functioning, guest‑ready environment.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be the backbone of our hotel's operations, ensuring all systems and equipment run smoothly for our guests' comfort and safety.
• Your daily tasks will include managing maintenance staff, overseeing repairs and upgrades, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and codes.
• You will report to the General Manager.
• Starting as a chief engineer can lead to a variety of opportunities within the hospitality industry, such as regional engineering director, director of rooms, or even a corporate‑level position in hotel operations.

Education & Experience

• A college degree or two years of hotel experience
• Previous experience in this exact position
• Previous experience in a similar or related position
• A combination of education and experience

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
• A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence

This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.

Why Our Associates Love HVMG

• Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.