Chief Engineer — Hospitality Maintenance Leader & Growth Path

HHM Hotels; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Health

Paid Time Off

401k Company Match

Free Basic Life Insurance

Travel Discounts

Commuter Transit and Parking Benefits

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Educational/Professional Development

Technology Reimbursements

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations across hotel facilities, ensuring guest service and sustainability standards are met. You will oversee staff, manage bids and contracts, and drive small projects and PIPs to completion.

The role requires HVAC certification and prior supervisory experience in engineering or maintenance, with a focus on safety, compliance, and operational reliability. Strong vendor relationships and cost controls are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership and supervisory experience in maintenance or engineering.
• HVAC certification is required.
• Experience with managing third-party vendors and contracts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach maintenance staff to meet brand standards and HHM values.
• Oversee bids, quotes, and contracts for 3rd party vendors.
• Manage small projects or Property Improvement Plans (PIPs) and report progress.
• Perform and supervise repairs including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and painting tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment and HVAC systems; install/program televisions.
• Maintain PM logs for all rooms and equipment and ensure life safety systems are operational.
• Coordinate compliance of service contracts with local, state, and federal codes.
• Maintain exterior and curb appeal following sustainability guidelines.
• Adopt safe work practices per MSDS and OSHA standards.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor management

Project management

Technical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

OSHA knowledge

Building operations

Education

High school diploma/trade school

Supervisory engineer/maintenance experience

HVAC certification

Job description

HHM Hotels is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead maintenance operations across hotel facilities, ensuring guest service and sustainability standards are met. You will oversee staff, manage bids and contracts, and drive small projects and PIPs to completion.

The role requires HVAC certification and prior supervisory experience in engineering or maintenance, with a focus on safety, compliance, and operational reliability. Strong vendor relationships and cost controls are essential.