Chief Engineer

LBA Hospitality; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Insurance

PTO & holidays

401k with employer match

DailyPay option

Hotel discounts

Job summary

LBA Hospitality is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead hotel maintenance, ensuring safety and reliability of building systems, equipment, and facilities. You will oversee repairs, preventive maintenance, and guest-focused service, while coordinating with leadership and vendors.

This on-site role requires 5–10 years of maintenance experience, knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and safety standards, plus strong leadership and communication skills. HVAC or pool certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of maintenance engineer, technician, or similar experience.
• Working knowledge of preventive maintenance, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• HVAC and Pool certifications preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience safely using hand and power tools.
• Must meet company security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, supervise, and develop maintenance associates.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems.
• Manage and document the preventative maintenance program.
• Conduct property inspections and identify safety and facility improvement needs.
• Respond promptly to work orders and delegate repairs when appropriate.
• Maintain hotel interiors, exteriors, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensure maintenance tools, materials, and equipment are available and properly maintained.
• Assist with interviewing, training, coaching, and performance management of maintenance staff.
• Maintain required maintenance logs, inspections, and documentation.
• Manage maintenance activities within budget while maintaining company and brand standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Maintenance planning

Tools

Electrical systems

HVAC

Plumbing

Job description

Description

LBA Hospitality is hiring! Benefits available for this leadership position include: a quarterly bonus program, insurance, paid time off (PTO and holidays), 401k with Employer Match, Option to be paid daily with DailyPay, competitive wages, hotel discounts, and so much more!

The Chief Engineer leads hotel maintenance operations, ensuring the property, equipment, and building systems remain safe, functional, and well maintained. This position performs and oversees repairs and preventative maintenance while supporting excellent guest service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, train, supervise, and develop maintenance associates.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, kitchen equipment, and other building systems.
• Manage and document the preventative maintenance program.
• Conduct property inspections and identify safety, security, and facility improvement needs.
• Respond promptly to work orders and delegate repairs when appropriate.
• Maintain hotel interiors, exteriors, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensure maintenance tools, materials, and equipment are available and properly maintained.
• Assist with interviewing, training, coaching, and performance management of maintenance staff.
• Maintain required maintenance logs, inspections, and documentation.
• Manage maintenance activities within budget while maintaining company and brand standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of maintenance engineer, technician, or similar experience.
• Working knowledge of preventative maintenance, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
• HVAC and Pool certifications preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience safely using hand and power tools.
• Must meet company security clearance requirements.

Physical & Scheduling Requirements

• Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs. and lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, climb ladders, bend, crawl, kneel, and reach.
• May work outdoors in hot or cold conditions.
• Flexible availability, including nights and weekends.
• Periodic overnight travel may be required.
• This is an on-site position.