Full Time Maintenance - Sonesta Blue Ash

Rainmaker Hospitality; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainmaker Hospitality seeks a Head of Maintenance to lead the hotel’s maintenance and engineering teams, driving preventive programs and asset care with safety and guest experience in mind.

You will manage budgeting, capital planning, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with departments to ensure smooth operations and consistently high standards across all spaces.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in progressive maintenance roles within hospitality.
• Experience with budgeting, capital planning, and vendor management.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and hotel operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for maintenance and engineering operations
• Develop preventive maintenance programs
• Oversee life cycle management of HVAC, plumbing, electrical and life safety systems
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety regulations, and brand standards

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

Facilities management

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or degree in engineering or facilities management

Tools

Work order systems

Budgeting software

Job description

Position Summary

The Head of Maintenance is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational performance of the hotel’s maintenance department. This role ensures all building systems, facilities, and equipment are maintained to the highest standards of safety, functionality, and guest satisfaction. The Head of Maintenance oversees preventive maintenance programs, capital planning, budget management, and regulatory compliance to support operational excellence and long-term asset preservation.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all maintenance and engineering operations
• Develop and implement comprehensive preventive maintenance and asset management programs
• Oversee the operation, repair, and lifecycle management of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and life safety systems
• Ensure compliance with all building codes, safety regulations, brand standards, and OSHA

Requirements

• Conduct routine inspections of facilities and systems to ensure quality, safety, and operational efficiency
• Oversee and manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third-party service providers
• Develop and enforce maintenance policies, procedures, and standard operating practices
• Analyze maintenance data and trends to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and control costs
• Respond to and oversee resolution of complex or high-impact maintenance issues and emergencies
• Collaborate with housekeeping, front office, and other departments to support seamless operations and guest satisfaction
• Ensure proper documentation of maintenance activities using work order systems
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure proper upkeep of exterior areas, grounds, and all public and back-of-house spaces
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and report to work as scheduled

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or degree in engineering, facilities management, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive maintenance experience in hospitality or a similar environment
• Minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience
• Experience with budgeting, capital planning, and vendor management
• Strong knowledge of building systems and hotel operations