Chief Engineer

The First Group Hospitality; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Group Hospitality is looking for an experienced Chief Engineer to manage the maintenance and engineering operations at their hotel. The successful candidate will ensure that all hotel facilities, equipment, and systems are safely maintained to support seamless operations and enhance guest satisfaction.

Your responsibilities will include supervising the maintenance team, coordinating maintenance schedules, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Strong technical knowledge and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general maintenance.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and maintenance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the engineering and maintenance department.
• Ensure all hotel equipment, systems, and facilities are properly maintained and functioning efficiently.
• Supervise and support the maintenance team in carrying out repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Technical knowledge of building systems

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational abilities

Strong communication skills

Job description

The First Group Hospitality is a Dubai-headquartered, full‑service hospitality management company specialising in hotel operations, asset management, and F&B strategy.

As a trusted third‑party hotel management provider, The First Group Hospitality partners with leading global brands to drive operational excellence and long‑term profitability, through expertise spanning property performance optimisation, cost management, and guest experience enhancement.

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Chief Engineer to oversee the maintenance and engineering operations of the hotel. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring all hotel facilities, equipment, and systems are maintained efficiently and safely to support smooth hotel operations and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the engineering and maintenance department.
• Ensure all hotel equipment, systems, and facilities are properly maintained and functioning efficiently.
• Supervise and support the maintenance team in carrying out repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules and respond promptly to emergency repair requests.
• Manage maintenance inventory, tools, and supplies.
• Prepare reports and assist with budgeting and cost control for maintenance operations.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize operational disruptions.
• Ensure hotel facilities are maintained to high operational and safety standards.
• Previous experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong technical knowledge of building systems, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general maintenance.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Good problem‑solving and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and maintenance regulations.
• Professional attitude and strong communication skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and respond to emergencies when required.