Chief Engineer

Pyramid Global Hospitality; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Global Hospitality is seeking an Engineering Manager for Saddlebrook Resort to oversee preventive maintenance, staff supervision and guest request resolution at a premier resort. You will manage engineering operations, schedules and supplier coordination to ensure safe, reliable facilities and exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years in hospitality maintenance, supervisory experience, and strong HVAC/electrical knowledge with the ability to read complex

Qualifications

• Two years experience in a similar hospitality maintenance role.
• Ability to read HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing blueprints.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating maintenance teams.
• Must hold universal refrigerant license and read wire diagrams.
• Ability to properly use an electrical meter.

Responsibilities

• Responds to guest maintenance requests and resolves needs efficiently.
• Assists the Director with hiring of new employees and promotions.
• Trains, motivates and supports subordinate staff to ensure quality service; coaches and documents performance.
• Recognizes and rewards superior performance.
• Directs and supervises the staff in Property Operations; sets schedules by skill and workload.
• Organizes and participates in meetings; maintains records and data for Property Operations.
• Participates in budget analysis and capital plans.
• Develops and monitors engineering supplies, parts, inventories and purchase orders.
• Coordinates with outside contractors.
• Communicates information to the Director and acts as a representative in their absence.
• Responsible for correct use of EMS and Life Safety Systems (training provided).

Skills

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

HVAC knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Use hand tools

Refrigerant license

Electrical meter usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical training

Tools

Electrical meter

HVAC blueprints

Job description

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands‑on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long‑term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

The award‑winning, 480‑acre Saddlebrook Resort has made a name for itself as a premier meeting and vacation destination, as well as one of the nation’s preeminent athletic training facilities. Purposely planned as a car‑free Walking Village, the resort setting allows guests to easily walk everywhere, surrounded by lagoons and cypress trees. Families and groups visiting our upscale hotel near Tampa, Florida, may choose from 495 rooms and suites with a total of 800 bedrooms, clustered around nine serene courtyards complete with gardens, stone benches, stone paver walkways and native Florida landscaping. Exceptional restaurants and lounges, two golf courses, multiple tennis courts and more complete our offerings.

What you will have an opportunity to do:

The Engineering Manager will assist guests with maintenance or other requests, identify and correct problems, organize workloads and supervise all employees in accordance with Engineering and the property’s policies and procedures.

Where Passion Meets Performance and Hospitality Becomes Legendary. Saddlebrook Resort proudly stands as a premier luxury destination and the Home of the Game Changers – Changing the Game, where our team lives Pyramid Global Hospitality’s values of People First, Integrity, and Excellence while delivering world‑class experiences in sports, hospitality, and guest service. Come Play for a Winning Team!

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, & WORK EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical training preferred.
• Two years experience in a similar position in the hospitality industry.
• Previous supervisory experience. Ability to read and interpret HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing blueprints.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools. Universal refrigerant license. Ability to read wire and schematic diagrams.
• Ability to properly use an electrical meter.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responds to guest’s maintenance requests and questions and resolves their need efficiently.
• Assists the Director with the hiring of new employees and recommends promotions in Property Operations.
• Responsible for training, motivating and supporting subordinate staff to insure quality service. Counters, coaches, disciplines and documents performance of staff.
• Recognizes and rewards superior performance.
• Directs and supervises the staff in Property Operations. Sets work schedules for staff according to skill and workload level.
• Organizes and participates in meetings and maintains records and data pertaining to Property Operations.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of budget analysis and capital plans.
• Develops and monitors engineering supplies, parts, inventories and administers the purchase order system.
• Coordinates with outside contractors.
• Communicates information to the Director and acts as a representative in his/her absence.
• Responsible for correct use of office equipment, EMS systems and Life Safety Systems, (training will be provided).

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Respond to any reasonable task as assigned by the Director.

ENVIRONMENT:

Works in all areas of the property, both inside and outside possible in inclement weather. Must be able to work at various heights on ladders, roofs, etc. Some work may be in confined spaces.

What are we looking for?

Compensation:

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Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.