Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Weatherford; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Weatherford is seeking a Chief Engineer to oversee maintenance and sustainability standards across the hotel. The role involves managing staff, budgeting, inspecting rooms, coordinating vendor contracts, and leading small projects to uphold brand quality.

You will supervise associates, manage preventive maintenance programs, and ensure life safety systems are fully operational while aligning with HHM standards and guest satisfaction goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and/or trade school coursework in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates.
• Maintain the hotel R&M budget.
• Conduct room inspections and identify repair needs.
• Coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rd-party vendors.
• Oversee small projects and report on progress.
• Perform preventive maintenance on schedules and keep PM records.
• Ensure life safety systems are 100% operational.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Preventive maintenance

Life safety systems

Vendor coordination

Safety compliance (MSDS/OSHA)

Education

High school diploma/trade school

Job description

Opportunity: Chief Engineer

Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure.

Potential Career Path

Area Chief Engineer – Regional Director of Engineering

Essential Job Functions

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Maintain the hotel R&M budget.
• Conduct room inspections, and identify repair needs.
• Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rdparty vendors.
• Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress.
• Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings.
• Paint designated areas and items.
• Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures.
• Install, replace, and program televisions.
• Perform minor plumbing functions.
• Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units.
• Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment.
• Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds.
• Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed.
• Test, examine, and maintain hotel’s life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times.
• Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts.
• Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes.
• Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.
• Provide weekly updates to the Corporate or Regional Director of Engineering.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred.
• Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training.
• Certifications may be required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching.