Chief Engineer

Courtyard by Marriott; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln is seeking a Chief Engineer to manage daily hotel engineering operations and ensure adherence to standards and budgets.

You will supervise maintenance across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety programs, while mentoring staff and coordinating with vendors to sustain high service levels.

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge and passion for hospitality engineering.
• Hands-on approach with guest and colleague interactions.
• Critical thinking; quick, business-driven decision making.
• Familiarity with federal/state employment laws and OSHA-like practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hotel engineering operations and maintenance programs.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff; manage vendor contracts.
• Monitor HVAC, electrical, plumbing, safety compliance, and budgets.
• Respond to maintenance requests; plan preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Maintain records and prepare the annual maintenance budget.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and safety plans.

Skills

Hospitality engineering

Problem solving

Guest & colleague interactions

Critical thinking

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certifications in electrical/plumbing or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26137762

Job Category Engineering & Facilities

Location 808 R Street, LINCOLN NE 68508, United States VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Pay Range: $50,000 - $75,000 annually

Expiration Date: 12/06/2026

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Woodbury Group. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The Chief Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the hotel engineering department, attaining hotel and departmental goals, and adhering to company standards. Supervises, develops and maintains ongoing maintenance operation for hotel, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, preventive maintenance, hotel rooms, HVAC units, ice machines, pools, lighting, kitchen equipment, emergency generators, water softeners, switch rooms, roof exhausts, electrical substations, etc.

Essential Functions

Note: Per the Americans with Disabilities Act, essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Perform the duties of maintenance associates as needed.
• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders in an expedient, professional manner.
• Interact with guests to ensure satisfaction; handle problem escalation as necessary.
• Train, mentor, counsel and discipline colleagues.
• After hours on-call availability if an issue arises; available nights and weekends.
• Seek continual improvement for the department and hotel.
• Monitor the hotel's electrical, plumbing, mechanical, pool, lighting, and HVAC systems.
• Maintain hotel shuttle (as appropriate to the hotel) in good working condition.
• Inspect hotel for signs of necessary preventative maintenance; monitor usable life of all furniture, fixtures and equipment to ensure maximum efficiency and to plan for capital purchases.
• Manage HVAC, elevator, landscape and other service contractors, including monitoring and negotiating contract agreements as necessary.
• Order tools, parts and materials; manages inventory.
• Respond or perform duties of a groundskeeper including snow removal.
• Maintain all maintenance records and accurate tracking of expenses, both costs and capital items; prepares annual maintenance budget.
• Ensure hotel compliance with all municipal, provincial and federal regulations relating to operational functions, fire and safety programs.
• Responsible for all emergency services; maintain an emergency plan for systems back up.
• Conduct loss prevention inspections as needed and ensures timely follow-up to required improvements.
• Comply with all policies, procedures and regulations that relate to the local, state and federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: At least 3 years of experience performing engineering/general maintenance duties; engineering management or supervisory experience a plus

Licenses or Certificates: Technical certifications in electrical, plumbing or other related fields are a plus.

• Has a strong working knowledge of and passion for hospitality engineering.
• Displays a strong hands-on approach; thrives in guest and colleague interactions.
• Thinks critically and objectively; has excellent problem solving skills and has the ability to make quick decisions based on business demands; manages multiple priorities and deadlines to accomplish goals in a timely manner.
• Understands and applies federal and state employment laws.
• Is technologically savvy, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Grooming

All colleagues must maintain a neat, and well-groomed appearance (specific standards will be provided).

Work Environment

Work schedule varies and will include working on holidays; may work day, evening or graveyard shifts and weekend shifts. Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 75 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching and working in extreme temperatures.

Note

The above duties and qualifications may vary; incumbents may perform other related duties as assigned or needed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at every level of the organization. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Job reference: 000505

Salary: $50,000 - $75,000

Department: Engineering & Facilities

Location: Courtyard By Marriott and Residence INN (850 R Street, Lincoln, NE, 68508)

Division: Woodbury Corp

Hours Per Week: 40

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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