CHIEF ENGINEER Dimension Hospitality · Austin, TX Full-time · On-site — 2 hours ago

Emploive; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emploive is seeking a hands-on Chief Engineer to lead the maintenance department of a hotel in Austin, TX. You will oversee building systems, ensure safety, and manage a team of maintenance professionals to keep guest areas and facilities in prime condition.

You will drive preventive maintenance, respond to urgent issues, and coordinate with hotel leadership to support guest satisfaction and property performance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a maintenance or engineering team.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Safety-focused with experience in regulatory compliance.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team.
• Oversee daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance.
• Ensure operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance needs.
• Manage department budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with hotel leadership and other departments.
• Maintain a clean, safe engineering shop and work areas.

Skills

Leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Mechanical systems

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Team motivation

Communication

Job description

You are a hands on leader with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well operated hotel. You understand building systems, lead by example, and take pride in creating a reliable, well maintained environment for guests and staff. If you enjoy solving problems, guiding a team, and overseeing operations, keep reading.

The Role

As the Chief Engineer, you lead the maintenance department and oversee all building systems, equipment, and property upkeep. You ensure safety, preventive maintenance, and repair standards are met while supervising a team of maintenance professionals.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and manage the maintenance and engineering team


• Oversee daily repairs, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules


• Ensure proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and life safety systems


• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance needs


• Manage department budgeting, inventory, and vendor relationships


• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, and regulatory standards


• Support maintenance team with troubleshooting and project work


• Respond quickly to urgent issues and guest impact situations


• Coordinate effectively with hotel leadership and all departments


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized engineering shop and work areas

Why You Will Love It Here

• Leadership role with daily operational impact


• A supportive team environment


• Opportunities to grow your technical and management skills


• A role where you directly influence guest satisfaction and hotel performance

Ready to Join the Team

If you are ready to lead the engineering department and ensure a safe, well maintained hotel environment, we would love to meet you.

EOE

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or maintenance leadership experience required


• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems


• Organized, dependable, and safety focused


• Able to lead, train, and motivate a maintenance team


• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving


• Comfortable working hands on and managing multiple priorities


• Ability to lift, move, climb, and work with tools and equipment


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Flexible to work any shifts including holidays and weekends