Chief Engineer – Courtyard by Marriott - Earth City, MO

Midas Hospitality; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Hotel and travel discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Midas Hospitality is seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to lead the Engineering department, manage preventative maintenance, and protect hotel assets. The role focuses on safety, reliability, and guest satisfaction across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and facilities.

Candidates should have leadership experience, strong knowledge of building systems, and the ability to develop associates while overseeing budgets and vendor relationships within a hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading hotel engineering or facilities maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and safety standards.
• Ability to manage preventative maintenance programs and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, coach, and develop Engineering associates while promoting safety and teamwork.
• Manage daily operations of the Engineering department including maintenance schedules.
• Develop short- and long-term maintenance plans to protect hotel assets.
• Oversee maintenance of guest rooms, public spaces, and life safety systems.
• Respond to maintenance requests promptly to maximize guest satisfaction.
• Monitor life safety systems and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships and outside contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Maintenance knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Flexibility

Education

Technical certification (HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing)

Technical school education or equivalent experience

Tools

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Mechanical systems

Job description

Chief Engineer Hotel Engineering & Facilities Management

Start Your Journey with Midas Hospitality: Midas Hospitality is seeking an experienced and hands-on Chief Engineer to lead our Engineering department and ensure the safety, functionality, and appearance of our hotel property. This leadership role is responsible for managing preventative maintenance programs, overseeing building systems, developing engineering associates, controlling departmental expenses, and protecting the overall hotel assets. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who combines strong technical knowledge with leadership skills and takes pride in maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for guests and associates.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead, train, coach, and develop Engineering associates while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Manage the daily operations of the Engineering department, including work assignments, preventative maintenance schedules, and departmental priorities.
• Develop and execute short-term and long-term maintenance plans to protect the hotel assets.
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, mechanical equipment, and hotel infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, drywall, and life safety systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hotel equipment, systems, and facilities while ensuring compliance with brand and company standards.
• Ensure timely response to guest, associate, and management maintenance requests to maximize guest satisfaction and room availability. The original standard includes responding within 15 minutes whenever possible.
• Monitor and maintain life safety systems, including fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, smoke detectors, alarms, and other required safety equipment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, local building codes, hotel brand requirements, and company safety procedures.
• Manage pool maintenance and chemical testing in accordance with company, brand, and applicable jurisdictional standards when applicable.
• Maintain clean, organized engineering shops, storage areas, and hotel grounds.
• Develop department budgets, recommend capital expenditure projects, and manage expenses within approved budget guidelines.
• Manage vendor relationships, coordinate outside contractors, and oversee specialized repair projects.
• Respond to emergency situations, investigate alarms, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, equipment documentation, inspections, and preventative maintenance logs.
• Support additional projects and assist other departments as needed to ensure overall hotel success.

What You Bring:

• Previous experience in hotel engineering, facilities maintenance, building operations, or a related skilled trade required.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience managing maintenance teams strongly preferred.
• Technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Experience managing preventative maintenance programs, departmental budgets, and capital improvement projects.
• Ability to diagnose complex maintenance issues and develop effective solutions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and respond effectively to changing operational needs.
• Technical certifications or licenses in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or other skilled trades are preferred. The original template also recognizes technical school education and equivalent experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and emergency situations.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday. Candidates should be able to lift and move at least 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed throughout the hotel property and may involve exposure to mechanical equipment, outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid environments, chemicals, electrical systems, and moderate to loud noise levels. This is considered a safety-sensitive position.

What We Offer:

• Growth and development opportunities and access to learning resources.
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) policies.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Hotel and travel discounts.
• Employee recognition programs and career advancement opportunities.

About Midas Hospitality:

Founded in 2006, Midas Hospitality has grown into a leading hotel development and management company with more than 1,000 associates and a portfolio of 60+ hotels across 14 states. Through partnerships with Marriott, Hilton, and IHG, we are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a people-first culture built on growth, teamwork, and opportunity. At Midas Hospitality, our associates are the heart of our success. We believe in creating an environment where team members can build rewarding careers, contribute meaningful work, and be recognized for their achievements. Midas Hospitality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.