Chief Maintenance

Stonebridge; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401(k) matching

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Savings accounts

Tuition assistance

Travel and lodging perks

Job summary

Stonebridge in Atlanta, Georgia seeks a Chief Engineer to oversee hotel maintenance operations, ensuring refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls are reliable and efficient. You will supervise maintenance staff and contractors, manage budgeting and inventory, and coordinate with Housekeeping and Security to keep guest areas safe and fully operational.

This exempt, full-time leadership role requires strong problem-solving, compliance with safety standards, and the ability to plan and

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy controls.
• Experience managing maintenance staff and contractors.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory, and purchasing for maintenance operations.
• Strong problem-solving, emergency response, and organizational skills.
• Clear communication and cross-department collaboration.
• Familiar with safety and compliance, including emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance operations across refrigeration, HVAC, plumbing, water treatment, and electrical systems.
• Monitor energy consumption for efficiency.
• Oversee contracted services to meet hotel standards and guest expectations.
• Manage maintenance staff including hiring, training, evaluations, and scheduling.
• Plan projects with architects and contractors on bids and blueprints.
• Maintain maintenance programs for guest rooms and public spaces.
• Handle inventory, purchasing, and budget for the department.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on safety procedures.
• Attend meetings with General Manager.

Skills

Hotel engineering

Maintenance management

Staff supervision

Budgeting & purchasing

Emergency response

Project planning

Vendor coordination

Job description

$70,000.00 - $75,000.00

City, State: Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Title: Chief Engineer

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

FLSA: Exempt/Non-Exempt

Status: full-time

Reports to: Assistant General Manager

Supervises: Maintenance Department

Pay Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00

Job Summary

The Chief Engineer oversees the maintenance operations of the hotel, ensuring all systems, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, and energy controls, are functioning efficiently. This role manages maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards and timely completion of projects to maintain guest satisfaction and hotel operations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Essential Functions and Duties

• Provide professional and courteous guest service at all times.
• Supervise maintenance operations, including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, A/C units, lighting, and fire/life safety systems.
• Monitor and manage energy consumption (electric, gas, oil, water) for efficiency.
• Oversee contracted services (electrical, plumbing, cleaning) to meet hotel standards and guest expectations.
• Supervise maintenance staff, including hiring, training, evaluations, and scheduling.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all maintenance projects according to specifications.
• Coordinate with Housekeeping and Security on operations, key control, and safety procedures.
• Assist with project planning and work closely with architects and contractors on bids and blueprints.
• Manage maintenance agreements and contracts, including landscaping and snow removal.
• Develop and maintain maintenance programs for guest rooms, public spaces, and hotel equipment.
• Perform inventory management, purchasing duties, and budget development for the department.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization of workspaces and attend meetings as required by the General Manager.

Required Experience, Education, and Skills

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in hotel engineering or maintenance management.
• Strong knowledge of systems including refrigeration, heating, plumbing, water treatment, and energy controls.
• Proven ability to manage maintenance staff and contractors, including hiring, training, and evaluation.
• Experience with budgeting, inventory management, and purchasing for maintenance operations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle emergency situations effectively.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail in project planning and execution.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work collaboratively with other departments, vendors, and management.
• Familiarity with safety and compliance protocols, including training staff on emergency procedures.

Work Environment

• Work involves both indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to varying temperatures.
• Frequent walking, standing, and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to noise, vibration, and mechanical equipment during maintenance tasks.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with potential on-call responsibilities for emergencies.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Stonebridge is committed to equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. All aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, advancement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination, will be conducted without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled team members.

Resumes and applications for employment will be evaluated based on qualifications and the ability to meet the position's requirements.

All Stonebridge openings are projected to close within 30 days of the original posting date. This position will no longer be available 30 days from:

2026-09-04

Stonebridge offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k) matching, wellness support, life and disability coverage, savings accounts, tuition aid, and travel and lodging perks.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.